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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV07 >> While off sick paid for a new mortgage from savings, then left work when her cancer returned, losing everything.

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 >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV40 >> Became bankrupt following marital breakdown, worked the maximum hours per week allowed while living on state benefits.

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 OV32 >> A social worker helped her to apply for Incapacity Benefit.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following tiredness, pain, nausea and vomiting. Treated with bowel surgery then chemotherapy. Recurrence treated by chemotherapy prior to surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Second recurrence treated by more chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> Describes what you are asked when applying for Disability Living Allowance; a Macmillan nurse helped her.

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.