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Age 81-90
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Interview 07
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She has stopped worrying about whether or not there is a God and accepts the situation.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 1985 followed by lumpectomy and then mastectomy. In 1987 cancer was diagnosed in other breast, followed by lumpectomy. In 2002 metastases were found in liver, lungs and bones.
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Age 61-70
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Interview 11
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She is a Christian and looks forward to life after death.
Diagnosed in 1993 with lymphoma, treated with chemotherapy, and then developed heart failure.
Dying & bereavement
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Age 61-70
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Interview 15
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She lost her faith when she developed sarcoma but now that she has survived two years she wonders whether God exists.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, followed by a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Sarcoma diagnosed in 2000, followed by double mastectomy.
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Age 61-70
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Interview 24
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Discusses the complex issues involved in euthanasia and believes that God can help.
Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 1999. Treated with flixotide and serevent inhalers, and on a nebuliser four times a day.
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