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• 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 OV43 >> Had her ascitic fluid drained to relieve her discomfort while still having diagnostic tests.

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 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 OV01 >> Had several bowel blockages and eventually had an operation to remove the affected piece of bowel.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1992 following abdominal pain. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Bowel surgery needed to treat blockages.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV01 >> Had regular blood transfusions for her anaemia.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1992 following abdominal pain. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Bowel surgery needed to treat blockages.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV25 >> Describes the treatment she had for pleural effusions that made her breathless.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following breathlessness and abdominal bloating. Treated with chemotherapy then surgical removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Subsequent lumps in armpit, leg and groin treated with further chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV45 >> Describes the second treatment she had for pleural effusions, and fluid round the heart, which caused a heart arrest.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following indigestion, abdominal pain and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy. Surgery to lungs and heart to prevent fluid build-up.

• 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.