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Ovarian Cancer
People's stories
Less than 2 years since diagnosis
Interview OV08
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 as a result of an abnormal cervical smear test. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Interview OV37
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal pain associated with gall bladder inflammation. Ovarian cyst found during investigations. Surgical removal of gall bladder combined with ...
Interview OV42
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following abdominal pain (diagnosed as gall stones) and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Interview OV43
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following constipation, frequent urination, tiredness, diarrhoea, bloating, umbilical hernia, and breathing difficulties. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries as remaining ...
Interview OV44
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Primary peritoneal cancer suspected in 2003 following abdominal pain, painful urination, and weight gain. Treated with chemotherapy. Surgery planned to remove ovaries, omentum and other ...
Interview OV48
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.
Interview OV14
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Interview OV12
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling and frequent urination. Treated with three cycles of chemotherapy followed by debulking surgery and six further cycles ...
Interview OV22
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Interview OV23
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy, complicated by kidney problems.
Interview OV27
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and finding a lump. Treated with chemotherapy followed by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and further ...
Interview OV33
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Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following shoulder pain, abdominal bloating, cough, and pain on eating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by ...
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