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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV02 >> Attributed her symptoms to irritable bowel syndrome.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal bloating, altered bowel habits, weight loss and vaginal bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor explains that it's difficult for GPs to recognise which women with symptoms have ovarian cancer and that diagnostic delays are inevitable.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV43 >> Experienced prolonged treatment of symptoms before referral.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> Was angry that her ovarian cancer symptoms had not been recognised sooner.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling and frequent urination. Treated with three cycles of chemotherapy followed by debulking surgery and six further cycles of chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV28 >> Says women should take vague digestive symptoms to their doctor at an early stage and ask for tests.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.