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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> His lung biopsy was very painful in spite of the local anaesthetic.

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 >> Describes his bronchoscopy, via the throat, which was painless, and which he found fascinating.

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 >> Describes the 'horrendous' experience of having a bronchoscopy via the throat, without a sedative.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC02 >> He chose to have a lung biopsy without a local anaesthetic because the doctor said it wouldn't hurt, but it did.

Diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer August 2000, followed by chemotherapy, then right pneumonectomy (right lung removed) in December 2000.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC16 >> Her lung biopsy was not painful but she suffered a collapsed lung.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Explains why he had a pleurodesis operation and a biopsy.

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 >> Describes his pleural effusion and how fluid and part of his lung lining was removed for analysis.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Doris - Interview 49 >> During the biopsy Doris experienced a collapsed lung, which was painful.

Doris developed a cough and went to the doctor. A scan revealed a shadow on both her lungs, which turned out to be adenocarcinoma. She had part of her right lung removed by video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and has been taking Gefitinib.