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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV12
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Was angry that her ovarian cancer symptoms had not been recognised sooner.
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 of chemotherapy.
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV38
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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.
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Ovarian Cancer
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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV43
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Her husband had a series of small strokes and depression and could not look after her.
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.
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV05
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Anger that women weren't better informed about ovarian cancer symptoms made her try to raise awareness.
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.
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