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Lung Cancer - Signs, symptoms and delay in diagnosis
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Lung Cancer - Surgery
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Pleural effusion and pleurodesis
Side effects of surgery
Side effects of radiotherapy
Side effects of chemotherapy
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Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Explains that mesothelioma was caused by contact with asbestos.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Having worked with asbestos he explains the process of claiming compensation from his employer.

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 61-70 >> Interview LC38 >> He obtained benefits and compensation through a support group that helps those with mesothelioma.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2002, followed by chemotherapy between October 2002 and April 2003.

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