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• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 71-81 >> Interview LC24 >> He believes that smoking and later passive smoking caused his lung cancer.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1997, followed by lobectomy (removal of lower and middle lobes of right lung). In 1999 recurrence in right upper lobe, treated with radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC15 >> He is sure that lung cancer patients are stigmatised because of smoking.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC07 >> Thinks his lung cancer was caused by smoking and other factors such as diesel fumes.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer May 2002, followed by chemotherapy June-September 2002, and by radiotherapy from outside the chest to the lung October 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC10 >> Thinks his lung cancer was caused by smoking and another factor such as a poor diet.

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 51-60 >> Interview LC09 >> Says that other factors such as environmental pollution, chemicals in food may be to blame as well as tobacco companies.

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 LC12 >> Says smoking is addictive and research for lung cancer is relatively under funded because people are blamed for their illness.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> aged 40-50 >> Interview LC12 >> Says that because most patients are not around to talk about their illness misunderstanding persists and keeps the stigma rolling.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2002. Left lobectomy (lobe of left lung removed) in 2002.

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC15 >> Asserts that all lung cancer patients are stigmatized, whether or not they smoke.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC15 >> Explains that he feels ashamed that he has cancer.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).

• Cancer >> Lung Cancer >> Aged 51-60 >> Interview LC18 >> Asserts that smokers are stigmatized and that GPs don't investigate symptoms as promptly as they might with other cancers.

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 71-81 >> Interview LC21 >> He has been advised to give up smoking to help improve his breathing.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2000, followed by the removal of part of lower lobe of the right lung (wedge resection).