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Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC04 >> Describes the range of emotions she felt when she was told she had cancer.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. One ovary and 32 lymph nodes removed.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC05 >> Describes her initial feelings and explains that things got better once tests and plans for treatments began.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 2001. After examination under anaesthetic (EUA) a hysterectomy was not possible. Radio-chemotherapy planned.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She encourages women to ask their doctors questions and to take a friend or relative to appointments.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

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