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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 61-70 >> Interview LC38 >> His first symptom of mesothelioma was shortness of breath.

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

• 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).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Discusses his pain control and nursing care after his extra-pleural pneumonectomy.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC23 >> Before mesothelioma was diagnosed he had a suspected chest infection, pain in the chest, and pain in the shoulder.

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

• 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 LC18 >> Explains that radiotherapy eased some of the symptoms of 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 61-70 >> Interview LC38 >> Describes his first day of chemotherapy.

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

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Describes the thoracoscopy which he had before he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

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 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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Describes the aspiration of his pleural effusion and a side effect of this procedure.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Describes his pleural effusion and the insertion of a painful chest drain.

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 >> His wife found the Internet useful, particularly when looking for the symptoms of mesothelioma.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> Describes some of the side effects of his extra-pleural pneumonectomy.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC43 >> He received plenty of information until he left hospital but now feels a bit isolated.

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 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 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 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.