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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV11 >> Felt unwell and had post-operative pain due to the size of the incision.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following acute abdominal pain. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV28 >> Had a barium enema and blood tests before having an ultrasound scan that showed masses on her ovaries.

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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV14 >> Went into hospital with a suspected ovarian cyst and describes the tests she had.

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

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV23 >> Attributed her symptoms to mid-life changes.

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 OV36 >> While waiting for blood test results had to go into hospital as an emergency with a blocked bowel.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV09 >> Did not expect her diagnosis, which she was told after a scan.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV13 >> Was warned that she might have cancer, which the operation confirmed.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after pain and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV33 >> Had a bowel blockage cleared using an enema.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following shoulder pain, abdominal bloating, cough, and pain on eating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> The Macmillan nurse discussed her illness with her and her family.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> Did not get prompt pain relief after her operation and was moved to a different ward.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV44 >> Describes the pains in her legs in addition to other side effects of chemotherapy.

Primary peritoneal cancer suspected in 2003 following abdominal pain, painful urination, and weight gain. Treated with chemotherapy. Surgery planned to remove ovaries, omentum and other organs as necessary, followed by more chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> She eventually needed an operation to remove adhesions that were blocking her bowel.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> She recognised the symptoms that indicated her cancer had returned.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV17 >> She had recently been put on morphine to control her pain.

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 OV07 >> Found sex uncomfortable after her treatment so found other ways to be intimate with her husband.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following digestive problems. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrence treated with further chemotherapy.