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• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 19 >> He would not try complementary therapies because he cannot believe in treatments that have not been “scientifically” tested.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2003, followed by left extra-pleural pneumonectomy (left lung removed, together with chest lining, diaphragm, and lining round the heart, and replaced with Gore-Tex).

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 19 >> He was shocked to hear that major surgery might prolong his life but would not provide a cure.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2003, followed by left extra-pleural pneumonectomy (left lung removed, together with chest lining, diaphragm, and lining round the heart, and replaced with Gore-Tex).

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 33 >> Says that chemotherapy is so horrible that it makes him cry.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2002, treated with chemotherapy, and radiotherapy

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 19 >> Says he isn't angry and finds it easier to cope if he moves forward and thinks positively.

Diagnosed with mesothelioma in April 2003, followed by left extra-pleural pneumonectomy (left lung removed, together with chest lining, diaphragm, and lining round the heart, and replaced with Gore-Tex).

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> She has found a sense of peace and calm.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> The care she received in the hospice was 'amazing' and she would happily return there.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> Describes the hospice, its facilities, the various complementary therapies, and peaceful environment.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> She found aromatherapy and reflexology very relaxing.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> The morphine makes her feel a bit 'dopey' but it controls the pain.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> She remembers a rather 'silly' conversation with a woman who she thought was a counsellor.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.