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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV15 >> Was given a nice wig but preferred to wear a scarf or hat.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV05 >> She was upset when her hair fell out after chemotherapy.

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 >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV44 >> She knew little about chemotherapy before she had it

Primary peritoneal cancer suspected in 2003 following abdominal pain, painful urination, and weight gain. Treated with chemotherapy. Surgery planned to remove ovaries, omentum and other organs as necessary, followed by more chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV44 >> She lost her eyebrows and eyelashes after chemotherapy.

Primary peritoneal cancer suspected in 2003 following abdominal pain, painful urination, and weight gain. Treated with chemotherapy. Surgery planned to remove ovaries, omentum and other organs as necessary, followed by more chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV14 >> Being the only cancer patient on the ward was difficult.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV26 >> Tried using the cold cap to prevent hair loss after chemotherapy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1993 after requesting a health check (no symptoms experienced). Treated by surgical removal of ovary and womb then chemotherapy. Recurrence after 10 years treated with chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV27 >> Describes getting used to wearing a wig.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV27 >> Cut the rest of her hair off when it started falling out after chemotherapy.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV25 >> The second time her hair fell out she left her head uncovered with close friends and family.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following breathlessness and abdominal bloating. Treated with chemotherapy then surgical removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Subsequent lumps in armpit, leg and groin treated with further chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV13 >> Her hair grew back differently after chemotherapy.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV14 >> Was offered a choice of carboplatin alone or combined with paclitaxel.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV19 >> Decided against going in a clinical trial because she wanted to avoid the severe side effects of paclitaxel (Taxol).

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following diarrhoea, pain, weight loss and vaginal discharge. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV03 >> Felt uncomfortable about her decision not to take part in a clinical trial.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following abdominal swelling and pain, and depression. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV07 >> Felt ugly after her treatment, so made a big effort to look her best.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following digestive problems. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrence treated with further chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Felt the baldness, weight gain, scars and hernia after her treatment combined to form a 'comedy body'.

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 OV31 >> Attended a 'look good, feel better' beauty session to counteract the effects of chemotherapy.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> Felt unattractive and wore a wig in bed but feels that a sex life needs to be preserved.

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 >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV18 >> Was concerned that if she lost her hair from chemotherapy everyone would know she had cancer.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV40 >> Her nine-year-old daughter wrote her a poem on learning the diagnosis.

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