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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> Said her husband felt bitter because they had not been advised about saving eggs before her hysterectomy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV35 >> Agreed to removal of the second ovary if the first was found to be cancerous.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV18 >> Had a second operation cancelled because her doctors decided to monitor her 'borderline' cancer instead of treating it.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV18 >> Her oncologist spoke to her in an insensitive way.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV48 >> Had been trying to conceive and was devastated at losing her reproductive organs ovaries.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Had been trying to have more children and was upset at losing that chance.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal pain and bloating, painful sex and bleeding afterwards. Treated by surgical removal of tumour, chemotherapy, then removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Was initially refused by an adoption agency because of her cancer but succeeded in changing the policy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> Was trying to have a family before her diagnosis and has found a surrogate mother for her husband's child.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV39 >> Had not discussed with her husband whether to have more children but was grateful she had two.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, frequent urination, vaginal bleeding, fainting fit, and rash. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> Had finished her family so was not much concerned about losing her reproductive organs.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following weight loss, abdominal bloating, lighter periods and tiredness. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for recurrences caused kidney failure and immunological shock.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV24 >> Wanted a family but had already accepted that she would have no children.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1989 after finding a large abdominal lump. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV24 >> Wanted a family but had already accepted that she would have no children.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1989 after finding a large abdominal lump. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Was initially refused by an adoption agency because of her cancer but succeeded in changing the policy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Had no difficulty resuming a normal sex life after treatment and felt the experience had strengthened her marriage.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV48 >> Had been trying to conceive and was devastated at losing her reproductive organs ovaries.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Wonders about infertility treatment as a possible cause of her ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV18 >> Her cancer was discovered during infertility investigations.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.