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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV43 >> Worked out what her diagnosis was by searching the internet for words used by the health professionals investigating her case.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following constipation, frequent urination, tiredness, diarrhoea, bloating, umbilical hernia, and breathing difficulties. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries as remaining tumour was inoperable, then chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> At first found out all she could about cancer but later chose to rely on her own spiritual resources.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following weight loss, abdominal bloating, lighter periods and tiredness. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for recurrences caused kidney failure and immunological shock.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV17 >> Sought information and visited internet chat rooms where she could contact other women with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV38 >> Wanted to find out everything possible about ovarian cancer and used many sources.

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