Sources of support

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Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC01 >> She found the support of the Macmillan nurse beneficial.

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 45+ >> Interview CC03 >> She felt she wasn't given any support by the health professionals when she was given her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy planned.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC09 >> She describes her recovery from radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1996. External Radiotherapy (22 sessions) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (30 hours).

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC04 >> She found her local oncology health centre beneficial.

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

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> Explains how she worried about every symptom after her treatment but felt supported by her GP.

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 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> She felt well-supported by her GP and consultant.

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 CC06 >> She explains how she felt reluctant to talk about her concerns because she didn't want to worry her friends or family.

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.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC09 >> She advises accepting the support of others.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1996. External Radiotherapy (22 sessions) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (30 hours).

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She felt alone despite being surrounded by support from family and friends.

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 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> She found it supportive talking to other patients.

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 CC15 >> She explains how it was difficult to talk to someone she was close to and why she found a local support group helpful.

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 31-38 >> Interview CC18 >> She explains why she found it beneficial to be involved in a clinical trial.

Diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer in 1998. Undergoing fertility investigations at time of diagnosis. Radical Trachelectomy (first women in her region to have a Radical Trachelectomy).

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She describes her recovery from her 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 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 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She explains how it was difficult to talk to someone she was close to and why she found a local support group helpful.

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