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• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV28 >> Had a barium enema and blood tests before having an ultrasound scan that showed masses on her ovaries.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor describes the various tests used to diagnose and assess the spread of ovarian cancer.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV05 >> Had a scan done privately because of a 6-8 week wait for an NHS scan.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after finding a lump in her abdomen, accompanied by vague abdominal symptoms. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries followed by chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Interview OV49 >> A Doctor describes the aims of research into screening for ovarian cancer.

• Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 5-6 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV28 >> Says women should take vague digestive symptoms to their doctor at an early stage and ask for tests.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.