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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV14 >> Went into hospital with a suspected ovarian cyst and describes the tests she had.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV43 >> Experienced prolonged treatment of symptoms before referral.

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 tumour was inoperable, then chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor explains that it's difficult for GPs to recognise which women with symptoms have ovarian cancer and that diagnostic delays are inevitable.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> While waiting for blood test results had to go into hospital as an emergency with a blocked bowel.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor describes the various tests used to diagnose and assess the spread of ovarian cancer.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV05 >> Had a scan done privately because of a 6-8 week wait for an NHS scan.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after finding a lump in her abdomen, accompanied by vague abdominal symptoms. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV32 >> Was very sick after chemotherapy and needed to be hospitalised.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following tiredness, pain, nausea and vomiting. Treated with bowel surgery then chemotherapy. Recurrence treated by chemotherapy prior to surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Second recurrence treated by more chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV39 >> Finds her check-ups reassuring, but has to wait for the results of her CA125 tests.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> She no longer gains from attending her self-help group but continues for the sake of others.

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 OV28 >> Says women should take vague digestive symptoms to their doctor at an early stage and ask for tests.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.