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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC20
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Was helped by reflexology and aromatherapy at her support group and describes Reiki.
Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 1995; own stem cells removed (with bone marrow), then chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to the lung, then stem cells replaced.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC09
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Reiki did not help her, but others in her group benefited.
Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 1997. 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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He had difficulty in communicating with a 'foreign' nurse when he needed more morphine for his pain.
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 61-70
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Interview LC38
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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.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC01
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At first she wasn't aware of the excellent support that was available within the hospital.
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
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC30
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She encouraged a nurse to set up a support group which has been a great success.
Diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2000, followed by lobectomy (removal of a lobe of the left lung).
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 61-70
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Interview LC20
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She enjoys her support group and says people's partners can go too.
Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 1995; own stem cells removed (with bone marrow), then chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to the lung, then stem cells replaced.
Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Aged 51-60
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Interview LC41
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Explains how the support group can help patients and their partners.
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 LC27
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He values the time that the nurse spends with him at the support group.
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 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).
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