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 71-81 >> Interview LC39 >> Describes what it was like in the simulator before the radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer October 2000, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung. In 2002 developed pain in the back, treated with radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC36 >> He had CHART treatment three times a day, it was not painful in any way.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in January 2003, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung (CHART).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC41 >> Demonstrates how his mask was made for radiotherapy to his head, a painless procedure.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in October 2002, followed by chemotherapy, then radiotherapy to the lung, and radiotherapy to the head to prevent spread to the brain.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC01 >> She describes having radiotherapy to her head after the cancer spread to her brain.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer April 2002, followed by chemotherapy, and then lobectomy. In October 2002 metastases in the brain, treated with radiotherapy (died in February 2003).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC07 >> Recalls that the radiotherapy machine was very noisy and that his arms and shoulders were very uncomfortable.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC37 >> Describes her radiotherapy, which she found nerve-racking, and giving a hot sensation.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by cryosurgery in December 2002 and in 2003, and then treated with radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC03 >> Describes what it was like to have CHART treatment and says that her stay in hospital was pleasant.

Non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed April 2000, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung (CHART) in June 2000 (died March 2003).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC20 >> Recalls that radiotherapy had no side effects except that it made her a bit tired.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 1995; own stem cells removed (with bone marrow), then chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to the lung, then stem cells replaced.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC14 >> Recalls her fear when the mask was made for radiotherapy to her head without explanation and shows the mask.

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

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC39 >> Describes radiotherapy she had for a 'hot spot' in her back that might have been caused by a cancer seed in the bone.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer October 2000, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung. In 2002 developed pain in the back, treated with radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Explains that radiotherapy eased some of the symptoms of mesothelioma.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2002. Had a pleurodesis operation in February 2002, followed by radiotherapy (to relieve symptoms) in April and October 2002 (died July 2003).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC26 >> Explains why waiting for treatment was so distressing.

Lung cancer diagnosed December 2002, waiting for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC39 >> After she received the diagnosis her 'cancer nurse' explained her treatment and offered support.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer October 2000, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung. In 2002 developed pain in the back, treated with radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Sue - Interview 47 >> Sue was told that she could either have more chemotherapy or start the biological therapy erlotinib (Tarceva).

Sue was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008. She had 4 cycles of chemotherapy, which was effective, but had bad side effects. When the tumour grew again in 2009 she started a biological therapy, erlotinib (Tarceva) with good results, and is still having it.

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