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• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> She feels sad that she will not see her daughter grow up but recognises that anger is pointless.

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 51-60 >> Interview 30 >> A shortage of nurses led to insufficient care at times.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by a total colectomy (removal of the large intestine) 2002. Secondary tumours found in the liver in 2002, treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 26 >> Describes the different cultures on the wards she was in and suggests that the 'tender loving care' aspect of nursing is sometimes forgotten.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 26 >> Thinks the district nurses are absolutely wonderful.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 30 >> Says a hospice is more relaxed than a hospital and he is never forced out of bed.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by a total colectomy (removal of the large intestine) 2002. Secondary tumours found in the liver in 2002, treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 05 >> Explains that the hospice nurse has been very helpful and suggests that people should not be afraid to call on hospice nurses.

Diagnosed with cancer of the colon, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, then chemotherapy, including a clinical trial

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> Her illness has made her relationship with her husband even better than it was.

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 71-80 >> Interview 26 >> Illness has made her appreciate her life, her family and friends and she is determined to enjoy every moment.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 03 >> She wishes to thank all those who have helped her.

Diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and then chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> She says that information is important because it allows her to work with her medical team.

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 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> Thinks that great comfort can be drawn from other religions even if you are not religious.

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 would prefer to die in a hospice for a number of reasons.

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

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 30 >> Says that state benefits are generous and have enabled him to buy a new car.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by a total colectomy (removal of the large intestine) 2002. Secondary tumours found in the liver in 2002, treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 05 >> He and his wife describe what happens at their support group for people with bowel cancer.

Diagnosed with cancer of the colon, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, then chemotherapy, including a clinical trial

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> She would not want to be a burden on the family if she were desperately ill.

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 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> Health professionals should listen to patients.

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 71-80 >> Interview 26 >> “Doctors and nurses should recognise that patients in hospital are vulnerable”.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2002, followed by surgery and chemotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 05 >> His wife says it is important to accept help from friends and neighbours as well as professionals.

Diagnosed with cancer of the colon, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, then chemotherapy, including a clinical trial