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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 18
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Describes why she found her ileostomy disturbing and didn't want others to help her with it.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996. Under went 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 21
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She gradually became more comfortable with other peoples' interest in her illness.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1999, under went surgery.
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 was anxious to regain a sense of privacy after having a colostomy.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1992, under went surgery and a temporary colostomy.
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