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Colorectal Cancer
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Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 17
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She explains why she feels her life is now better than ever.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, and temporary colostomy.
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 sets short-term goals and hopes to keep defying the odds.
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 26
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Explains how he came to terms with the prospect of dying.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 2001, received chemotherapy treatment.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 25
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Describes the frustration of not being able to do all the things she would like to.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999, recieved chemotherapy treatment.
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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Describes his attitude toward living with a terminal illness.
Diagnosed with colerectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999, chemotherapy given.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 33
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She is still struggling to regain confidence in the future.
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 04
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Remembers his early fears about having a colostomy.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1976, under went surgery and a permanent colostomy.
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 how her change of attitude after having cancer brought about big changes in her life.
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 32
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Knowing others with ileostomies helped him feel positive about his own.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 32
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Having known other people with ileostomies helped him feel positive about his own.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy.
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