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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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Having seen a consultant once she was reluctant to go again.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, and temporary colostomy.
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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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 05
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He describes his classic symptoms and his GP's response.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996, under went surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 09
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He urges people to seek advice early and to insist on further tests if no convincing diagnosis is made.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2000. Under went surgery, temporary colostomy and chemotherapy. Colostomy irreversible after 15 months.
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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Her diagnosis of inoperable cancer was insensitively conveyed.
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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More than 5 years
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Interview 10
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She failed to receive prompt attention when her wound broke down after surgery.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995. 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 11
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Lists the reasons he invented to explain his symptoms.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 2001. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 31
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He feels that there is no substitute for personal experience of life with a stoma.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.
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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He experienced panic when his stoma bled and he didn't know what to do.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999. Received radiotherapy, surgery, temporary ileostomy and chemotherapy.
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