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Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She felt alone despite being surrounded by support from family and friends.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1997. Colposcopy and laser treatment given initially. From Cone Biopsy initial diagnosis stage 1A1. Six months after treatment, test results re-examined which showed stage of tumour more developed than first thought. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Ovaries not removed.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC11 >> She explains that having further tests made her feel very alone.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphandectomy (lymph nodes removed).

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She explains that she felt happy during internal radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer with spread towards stomach and bladder in 2000. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (21 hours).

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