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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC01 >> Explains why she changed her type of pain relief when she realised morphine was making her feel sick.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1999: Large loop excision. Total hysterectomy plus ovaries removed as a precautionary measure in 2001.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC04 >> Describes how she was affected by lymphoedema in her leg and that massage and support stocking s have helped.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She describes the side effects she experienced during her external radiotherapy.

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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> She found Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust helpful to get advice about her ongoing post-operative pain.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> Her post-operative pain from her hysterectomy affected her ability to drive her car daily to work but a TENS unit has helped reduce her pain.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She experienced a change in how her bladder works after her hysterectomy.

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 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> Explains that her radiotherapy and hysterectomy had caused little difference to her sex life.

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 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> She explains that the diarrhoea she suffered during external radiotherapy was worth it if it meant getting rid of the cancer.

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 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> She suffered severe bowel problems and sickness during her radiotherapy for advanced cancer.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> Describes the bladder problems she had for one month after her hysterectomy.

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 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> She explains how she has learnt to cope with long term bowel problems following radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Comments that radiotherapy did not have any negative effect on her sex life.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC17 >> She couldn't wear trousers for six months because of her lymphoedema.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 2 squamous cell) in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. External Radiotherapy six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells had escaped from one lymph node.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She experienced difficulties rebuilding her sex life after radio-chemotherapy before it was restored to normal.

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).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She describes the exhaustion, diarrhoea and sore skin she experienced during her external 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).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She describes changes in her preferences for taste and smells during chemotherapy (cisplatin).

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).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> She explains how medication, mints and ginger ale helped to reduce her sickness during 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 39-44 >> Interview CC20 >> Describes her feelings when she was not given information that her radiotherapy would cause a premature menopause.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1991. Internal Radiotherapy followed by External Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She describes the side effects from her large cone biopsy.

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 >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She describes what is like having a radical 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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC23 >> She describes how sex has been different after her hysterectomy and external radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy, followed by external radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Explains that she experienced some temporary difficulties rebuilding her sex life after her radical hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She explains that she experiences less intense orgasms after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She asked her doctors questions about the side effects of treatments.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Describes the problems she had with her bladder after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.