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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV09
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Did not expect her diagnosis, which she was told after a scan.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV13
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Was warned that she might have cancer, which the operation confirmed.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after pain and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy.
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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV42
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Thought her diagnosis was serious because so many health professionals came to her bedside after the operation.
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.
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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV27
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Guessed her diagnosis was serious from what the ultrasonographer said, and her urgency to give the results to the GP.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and finding a lump. Treated with chemotherapy followed by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and further chemotherapy.
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