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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Experienced hot flushes when she entered the menopause as a result of her treatment.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV24 >> Found it difficult to distinguish between menopausal symptoms and effects of the chemotherapy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1989 after finding a large abdominal lump. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> After discussion with her consultant and considerable research, decided to take HRT to protect her bones from osteoporosis.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV42 >> Took HRT for menopausal symptoms before her diagnosis but was taken off it and her symptoms recurred.

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.