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Age 31-38
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Interview CC10
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She stresses that anybody can get cervical cancer.
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.
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 31-38
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Interview CC06
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She wasn't aware that smoking is a risk factor for cervical cancer when she was diagnosed ten years ago.
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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Cervical Cancer
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Age 30 & under
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Interview CC11
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Describes how she became more conscious of her health and her future and helped her to take a more responsible attitude towards it.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphandectomy (lymph nodes removed).
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Cervical Cancer
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Age 30 & under
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Interview CC14
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She couldn't identify any known cause for why she developed cervical cancer.
Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.
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