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7-14 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV47
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No longer felt she was a sexual person after surgery, though her husband was still attracted to her.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.
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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV29
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Had no sex since her illness due to a total loss of interest in it, and her husband was supportive.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following a vaginal discharge and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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