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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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV46 >> Felt less of a woman because her 'female bits' had been removed.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following digestive problems. Treated with surgery and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV40 >> Felt deformed to have no navel after her hysterectomy.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following urinary incontinence and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Felt the baldness, weight gain, scars and hernia after her treatment combined to form a 'comedy body'.

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 >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV22 >> Feared that her husband would no longer find her attractive because of her operation scar, but he was supportive.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 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 OV38 >> Despite initial concerns, had no difficulty resuming a normal sex life after treatment thanks to the support of her husband.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.