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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 06
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She has an intellectually disabled son and considers what might happen if he is ever screened for cancer.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1987 (possible hereditary syndrome), under went surgery.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 12
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She tried to minimise the disruption to her childrens' lives.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998. Under went surgery, temporary colostomy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Less than 3 years since diagnosis
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Interview 14
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He has decided not to tell his son about his illness.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999. Under went surgery, temporary ileostomy, chemotherapy, and radio frequency ablation.
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 explains how she has prepared her children for the possibility of her death.
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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He reflects on the impact his illness has had on his two teenage daughters.
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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More than 5 years
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Interview 27
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She regretted her decision not to tell her children she had cancer.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1992, under went surgery and a temporary colostomy.
Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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More than 5 years
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Interview 39
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Describes how she prepared her young son for seeing her in hospital.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1991, under went surgery.
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