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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC09 >> Recalls she was worried she would not be able to care for her grand-daughter and that she wanted to go on holiday.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC41 >> When he first told family members about his diagnosis they were tearful, but now they are calmer.

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 LC33 >> His illness has drawn members of the family together again.

Non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed in 2000 followed by lobectomy (lower lobes of right lung removed) October 2000, then radiotherapy from outside the chest to lung in 2001.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC13 >> Explains that the family has been very supportive.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 2002, treated with chemotherapy, then radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung, and radiotherapy to the head to prevent spread to the brain.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC31 >> Her family have offered her no support but friends have been wonderful.

Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in April 2001, followed by chemotherapy May-August, and then radiotherapy to chest.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC32 >> Suggests that his wife had to cope with a great deal, perhaps even more than he did.

Lung cancer diagnosed in February 2002 followed by left pneumonectomy (left lung removed).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC09 >> Emphasises that members of the family also need support and reassurance.

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 LC10 >> Says his circumstances have led others to reconsider their use of recreational drugs and working conditions.

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 61-70 >> Interview LC38 >> Explains why he thinks his daughter found it hard to talk about his illness.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC44 >> Says that he has not joined a support group because he has had wonderful support from family and friends.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in March 2003 (later confirmed as small cell), followed by chemotherapy May-August 2003, and is waiting to start radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Comments on his extra-pleural pneumonectomy and the time he spent in the high dependency unit after surgery.

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).

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How it affects family and friends

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How it affects family and friends

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How it affects family and friends