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Finding information 

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Finding information 

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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC27 >> He was very depressed after receiving the diagnosis and he lacked information.

Lung cancer diagnosed in 1999. Left lobectomy (lobe of lung removed) in April 2002. Recurrence detected in lymph nodes in 2002, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (died June 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC28 >> He got all the information he needed via the nurses, who were 'brilliant'.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in April 2000.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC16 >> Says everything was thoroughly and well explained before her treatment.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung (CHART).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> He became an 'expert' on lung cancer mainly through the Internet.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC22 >> Has great faith in his doctors and has not searched much for information.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC07 >> He had plenty of information from doctors and nurses and thought any more information would be 'overload'.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer May 2002, followed by chemotherapy June-September 2002, and by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung October 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC27 >> Says that he would have liked to have some information before his operation.

Lung cancer diagnosed in 1999. Left lobectomy (lobe of lung removed) in April 2002. Recurrence detected in lymph nodes in 2002, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (died June 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC15 >> Thinks that although patients get more information now than in the past there is still not enough information easily available.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC10 >> He found the Internet invaluable for getting information and for contact with other people.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer 2002, left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed), and thyroplasty implant (designed to treat disabilities associated with vocal cord paralysis) 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC24 >> Says he was fully informed at every stage and received leaflets or booklets on all procedures.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1997, followed by lobectomy (removal of lower and middle lobes of right lung). In 1999 recurrence in right upper lobe, treated with radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC15 >> The consultant communicated poorly and talked in jargon.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC35 >> When doctors looked at her scans they did not explain anything and she thought her cancer had spread.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in June 2000, followed by right lobectomy (lobes of right lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC27 >> He would like to know why the operation caused his breathing problems but he doesn't understand the consultant's language.

Lung cancer diagnosed in 1999. Left lobectomy (lobe of lung removed) in April 2002. Recurrence detected in lymph nodes in 2002, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (died June 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> He received plenty of information until he left hospital but now feels a bit isolated.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2003, followed by left extra-pleural pneumonectomy (left lung removed, together with chest lining, diaphragm, and lining round the heart, and replaced with Gore-Tex).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> Argues that more advice should be available so that people know which benefits they can claim.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC14 >> Tells others to look for the best treatment, to ask questions, and to search for information.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 2001, treated with chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy to the head to prevent spread to the brain.