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Colorectal Cancer
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Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 03
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She was never told she'd had cancer and only found out accidentally.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1990. Had surgery and two bowel resections.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 01
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He feels his GP did not make good use of his family history and medical records.
Diagnosed with colerectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999, chemotherapy given.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 03
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She explains the need for patients to take an active role in meeting their own health information needs.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1990. Had surgery and two bowel resections.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 13
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She realised what was wrong when she saw a piece about bowel cancer on television.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, under went surgery and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 13
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She feels her GP over-reacts now that she has had cancer.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, under went surgery and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 15
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She did not understand that a polyp could be cancerous and was shocked by her diagnosis.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995. Under went surgery, permanent colostomy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 18
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Medical students were allowed to look at her tumour before she was told she had cancer.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 20
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She saw two GPs in the same practice who kept giving her the same tests.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998. Permanent colostomy, radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy to remove primary tumour.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 21
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Explains how she learned to meditate and how it helps her.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 23
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Having an approachable GP and surgeon meant a lot to her.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2000, under went surgery and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 23
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Her GP and surgeon were very approachable and this meant a lot to her.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2000, under went surgery and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 30
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She delayed taking up her GP's referral for further tests because she was frightened.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1992, under went surgery.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 34
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His GP was indifferent to his needs after treatment for cancer so he changed to another, much more responsive one.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, under went surgery.
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