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Diagnosed with cervical cancer in1996. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> She decided to go privately when her symptoms persisted and she was told there would be a long wait for her appointment to see the gynaecologist.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2000. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells were found in one lymph node.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC12 >> She advises asking to be referred to a specialist if you're not happy with what your doctor is telling you.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1996. Radical hysterectomy and 35 lymph nodes removed.

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