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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC37
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She felt upset and shocked when the nurse from the local hospice wanted to introduce her to it.
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
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC37
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She was very upset when she was invited to visit a hospice.
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
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC11
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She would like to die at home, but knows that her local hospice is a wonderful place.
Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995. Since then has been treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months.
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Lung Cancer
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aged 40-50
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Interview LC06
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Describes the support she receives when she visits the day hospice.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, followed by chemotherapy, and about to start radiotherapy.
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