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Describes the difficulties and costs of obtaining travel insurance when you have had cancer.
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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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV13
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Obtained sick pay from her employer and payments from critical illness and income protection insurance policies.
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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