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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV15 >> Had an allergic reaction to the chemotherapy on her sixth treatment.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following frequent urination and feeling that all was not well. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Recurrence treated with 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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> She eventually needed an operation to remove adhesions that were blocking her bowel.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> Diarrhoea was caused by bile salts entering the bowel after a valve was removed from her 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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV16 >> Developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after her hysterectomy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following constipation, pain and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Developed a hernia after her hysterectomy and needed another operation to put it right.

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 >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV09 >> Had an allergic reaction to the morphine she was given for post-operative pain.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV37 >> Was left with bad bruising on her hands from having cannulae put in her veins for chemotherapy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal pain associated with gall bladder inflammation. Ovarian cyst found during investigations. Surgical removal of gall bladder combined with removal of both ovaries, followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV06 >> She developed meningitis after chemotherapy damaged her immune system.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1991 following night sweats. Treated by surgical removal of the affected ovary followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> Was very sick after chemotherapy but found out that it was caused by the way she was taking her morphine.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> Had chemotherapy injected into her abdomen and her kidneys failed due to an error in the administration of the drugs.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> Was tried on chemotherapy after her kidneys failed but ended up in intensive care as a result.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV45 >> Describes the second treatment she had for pleural effusions, and fluid round the heart, which caused a heart arrest.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following indigestion, abdominal pain and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy. Surgery to lungs and heart to prevent fluid build-up.

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Treatment complications