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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 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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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 07
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A permanent colostomy improved his quality of life.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996, recieved radiotherapy, surgery, temporary colostomy. Permanent colostomy 4 years after initial 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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3 - 5 years since diagnosis
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Interview 13
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She had to choose a course of action that would suit her as a new mother.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1998, 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 26
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He is aware that one day his options will run out so he focuses on the present.
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 15
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Explains how her constant fear of accidents with her stoma bag have affected her social life.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1995. Under went surgery, permanent colostomy and radiotherapy.
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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Meeting other people with ileostomies gave him encouragement.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1971. Under went surgery and a permanent ileostomy.
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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Explains how an ileostomy improved his life.
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 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.
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