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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV14
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Went into hospital with a suspected ovarian cyst and describes the tests she had.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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7-14 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV06
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Describes how she only had a cyst and one ovary removed.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1991 following night sweats. Treated by surgical removal of the affected ovary followed by chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV05
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Had a scan done privately because of a 6-8 week wait for an NHS scan.
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.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV14
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Had a hysterectomy and then a second operation to remove the omentum in case of spread.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV45
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Guessed her diagnosis from what the gynaecologist said.
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.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV10
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Waited until her husband had driven her home from hospital before telling him she had cancer.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following an abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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