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Age 61-70
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Interview 42
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Discussed how hospitals vary. He particularly misses being able to eat properly when staying in hospital.
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.
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Age 61-70
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Interview 12
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She followed a non-dairy diet and felt more energetic.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994, followed by lumpectomy and radiotherapy. In 1997 another tumour diagnosed, followed by a mastectomy. In 2000 had a meningioma, followed by surgery.
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Age 51-60
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Interview 37
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She decided to follow a special diet after reading a book on the subject.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.
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Age 71-80
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Interview 20
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He explains why he takes dried apricot seeds as an alternative therapy.
Diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in 2001, followed by surgery and chemotherapy. After having had some chemotherapy he decided to try an alternative therapy, apricot seeds.
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Age 61-70
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Interview 12
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Suggests that people eat a good diet, avoid stress and believe that they will get better.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994, followed by lumpectomy and radiotherapy. In 1997 another tumour diagnosed, followed by a mastectomy. In 2000 had a meningioma, followed by surgery.
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