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Age 39-44
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Interview CC01
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She found the support of the Macmillan nurse beneficial.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1999: Large loop excision. Total hysterectomy plus ovaries removed as a precautionary measure in 2001.
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 45+
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Interview CC03
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Comments that patients should be given more information by their doctors.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy planned.
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 39-44
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Interview CC09
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Describes the pain she experienced during internal radiotherapy and how she coped.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1996. External Radiotherapy (22 sessions) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (30 hours).
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 31-38
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Interview CC18
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She explains why she found it beneficial to be involved in a clinical trial.
Diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer in 1998. Undergoing fertility investigations at time of diagnosis. Radical Trachelectomy (first women in her region to have a Radical Trachelectomy).
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 31-38
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Interview CC22
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Her decision to have a trachelectomy was helped by the positive communication with her medical team.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.
Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 45+
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Interview CC24
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Her medical team's attitude helped her feel positive during her recovery in hospital.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.
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