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Sex & sexuality

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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Describes how losing her fertility because of her hysterectomy has led to her feeling less of a woman.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. Miscarriage during time of tests and investigations. Radical hysterectomy and 28 lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> Explains how she feels different sexually four months after radio-chemotherapy.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer in 2001. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (11 hours). Cryo-ovarian preservation operation before treatment started.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> Her feelings of sexuality were not changed by having a trachelectomy.

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.