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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> Had chemotherapy injected into her abdomen and her kidneys failed due to an error in the administration of the drugs.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV21 >> Was tried on chemotherapy after her kidneys failed but ended up in intensive care as a result.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Had a tube inserted to drain urine from an obstructed kidney to a bag strapped to her leg.

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 OV21 >> Returned to the UK from Canada but now lives apart from her husband because he could not find work.

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.