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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC26
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Explains why waiting for treatment was so distressing.
Lung cancer diagnosed December 2002, waiting for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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Lung Cancer
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aged 40-50
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Interview LC06
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She has been treated quickly and kindly and found her oncologist marvellous.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by chemotherapy, and about to start radiotherapy.
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC30
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She found the clinical care marvellous but did not receive enough support after her operation.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2000, followed by lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the left lung).
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC38
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Comments that after his operation the nurses did not have enough time to give him all the attention he needed.
Diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2002, followed by chemotherapy between October 2002 and April 2003.
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