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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV17 >> Her CA125 levels rose indicating that her cancer had returned.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.

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

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor describes the aims of research into screening for ovarian cancer.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Describes the process of being given chemotherapy and other drugs to minimise unwanted effects

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 >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Dreaded her early check-ups because she feared they might reveal a recurrence of her 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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Explains her anxiety when waiting for results of blood tests before being allowed the next chemotherapy treatment.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV40 >> A chemotherapy treatment was postponed because blood tests showed she had not recovered enough to cope with it.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following urinary incontinence and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV43 >> Describes a trial where a rise in women's CA125 prompts randomisation to further treatment or to wait until symptoms occur.

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 >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV39 >> Refused to take part in a follow-up trial in which she would not know if her CA125 level rose.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV43 >> Her CA125 level dropped as she went into remission after her treatment ended.

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 >> 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 >> 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.