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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV05 >> Some of her cancer was left in as it was too difficult to remove.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after finding a lump in her abdomen, accompanied by vague abdominal symptoms. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV06 >> Describes how she only had a cyst and one ovary removed.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1991 following night sweats. Treated by surgical removal of the affected ovary followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV14 >> Had a hysterectomy and then a second operation to remove the omentum in case of spread.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV35 >> Agreed to removal of the second ovary if the first was found to be cancerous.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV18 >> Had a second operation cancelled because her doctors decided to monitor her 'borderline' cancer instead of treating it.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV39 >> Asked her surgeon to remove any affected organs during her operation rather than just taking a biopsy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, frequent urination, vaginal bleeding, fainting fit, and rash. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Her doctors seemed relieved when she chose to have a hysterectomy after having her ovary and tumour removed.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal pain and bloating, painful sex and bleeding afterwards. Treated by surgical removal of tumour, chemotherapy, then removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV35 >> Could not adjust to normal life after having her ovaries removed as treatment for early cancer.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries.