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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC07 >> The forms for claiming financial benefits were 'horrendous' and difficult to understand.

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 LC09 >> A Macmillan nurse helped her by filling in forms to get the Disability Living Allowance.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 1997. Chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy to the head to prevent spread to the brain.

• 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 40-50 >> Interview LC10 >> A Macmillan nurse helped him obtain the Disability Living Allowance (higher rate) and a small grant towards expenses.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC28 >> He obtained Disability Living Allowance (Mobility component) after an appeal to a tribunal.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC23 >> He obtained compensation and Industrial Disablement Benefit when diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2002, and is having palliative care (died July 2003).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> He found it very hard to obtain financial benefits after he was diagnosed with 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 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Says that once he obtained his benefits and a car via a charity for virtually nothing the financial situation became easier.

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 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.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC41 >> Explains how the support group can help patients and their partners.

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.