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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV31
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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.
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Interview OV18
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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.
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Ovarian Cancer
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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV31
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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.
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Ovarian Cancer
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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV31
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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.
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