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Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer April 2002, followed by chemotherapy, and then lobectomy. In October 2002 metastases in the brain, treated with radiotherapy (died in February 2003).

Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC09 >> Says that palliative care and good pain control can give people additional months to live.

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

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