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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV31
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Benefited from keeping in touch with other survivors through going to a local self-help group.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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Ovarian Cancer
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5-6 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV39
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Started a local self-help group because she felt isolated and wanted to give something in return for her survival.
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.
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV38
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She no longer gains from attending her self-help group but continues for the sake of others.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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Ovarian Cancer
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Less than 2 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV22
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Had not been to a self-help group because she wanted to live her life as normally as possible.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV40
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Hearing the stories of bereaved relatives at a self-help group meeting was depressing.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following urinary incontinence and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer
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2-5 years since diagnosis
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Interview OV38
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Wanted to find out everything possible about ovarian cancer and used many sources.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
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