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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV48 >> Had been concerned about her body image and about having sex, but her husband had been very supportive.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.

• 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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV36 >> Felt unattractive and wore a wig in bed but feels that a sex life needs to be preserved.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV40 >> Thought that surgical changes to her vagina would make having sex difficult, but it felt normal to her partner.

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 >> 7-14 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV47 >> No longer felt she was a sexual person after surgery, though her husband was still attracted to her.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV29 >> Had no sex since her illness due to a total loss of interest in it, and her husband was supportive.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following a vaginal discharge and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

• 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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV09 >> Said that her husband had become temporarily impotent because sex felt different to him after her treatment.

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 >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV39 >> Health professionals had not talked about sexual issues in relation to her treatment.

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 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.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV31 >> Had no difficulty resuming a normal sex life after treatment and felt the experience had strengthened her marriage.

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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Sexual relationships