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Lung Cancer - Signs, symptoms and delay in diagnosis
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC26
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Suggests that it is a great help to talk to someone else who has had lung cancer.
Lung cancer diagnosed December 2002, waiting for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC41
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David Perry reads one of his poems.
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
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC08
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Says "don't be afraid of cancer" and a positive attitude helps.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 1999, left pneumonectomy (left lung removed) 1999.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC38
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Advises others to stay strong and have a positive attitude.
Diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2002, followed by chemotherapy between October 2002 and April 2003.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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aged 71-81
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Interview LC03
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Says it does not help to be frightened and it is important to have a positive attitude.
Non-small cell lung cancer diagnosed April 2000, followed by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung (CHART) in June 2000 (died March 2003).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC14
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Tells others to look for the best treatment, to ask questions, and to search for information.
Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 2001, treated with chemotherapy, followed by radiotherapy to the head to prevent spread to the brain.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC27
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Says it is important to join a support group and to talk to others who have had lung cancer.
Lung cancer diagnosed in 1999. Left lobectomy (lobe of lung removed) in April 2002. Recurrence detected in lymph nodes in 2002, treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (died June 2003).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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aged 71-81
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Interview LC21
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Suggests that patients keep their minds occupied on other things during treatment for lung cancer.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by the removal of part of lower lobe of the right lung (wedge resection).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC41
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Suggests that people write down their feelings and that this will help them feel better.
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.
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