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Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> 2-5 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV20 >> Criticised the ward environment.

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 OV14 >> Being the only cancer patient on the ward was difficult.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

Cancer >> Ovarian Cancer >> Less than 2 years since diagnosis >> Interview OV12 >> Did not get prompt pain relief after her operation and was moved to a different ward.

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.

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