Menopause

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.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Attributed her symptoms to mid-life changes.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy, complicated by kidney problems.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Experienced hot flushes when she entered the menopause as a result of her treatment.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy, complicated by kidney problems.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV24 >> Entered the menopause as a result of her treatment, and reflects that she probably did have mood swings.

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 >> Found it difficult to distinguish between menopausal symptoms and effects of the chemotherapy.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> After discussion with her consultant and considerable research, decided to take HRT to protect her bones from osteoporosis.

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

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV03 >> Began taking HRT but stopped because she worried she might develop breast cancer.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following abdominal swelling and pain, and depression. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV42 >> Took HRT for menopausal symptoms before her diagnosis but was taken off it and her symptoms recurred.

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.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV07 >> Used a herbal remedy and consumed cooling food and drinks to relieve menopausal symptoms.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following digestive problems. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrence treated with further 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 >> 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.

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