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Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000, and treated with hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Also given some radiotherapy to control pain caused by metastases in the bones.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> She enjoyed her week in hospital where her pain was controlled and where she was given blood for anaemia.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

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