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Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by anterior resection of the colon and chemotherapy In 2003 secondary tumour found in the liver, followed by a liver section. Has also used complementary therapies.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 15 >> She feels bitter that the consultant didn't recognise that there was something wrong and that she was indeed in pain.

Breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, followed by a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Sarcoma diagnosed in 2000, followed by double mastectomy.

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