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Age 30-50
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Interview 13
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Some of the nurses at the hospice are quite religious but do not push it on those who do not want religion.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 51-60
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Interview 08
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She found the staff very supportive and enjoyed the activities but found it hard watching others deteriorate.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, with secondary tumours in the brain, liver and hip. Treated with steroids, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 02
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She would prefer to go to a day centre with others the same age as herself.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 51-60
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Interview 30
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He enjoys going to the hospice - there are always things to do such as gardening or joinery.
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
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 11
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To her the hospice is a happy, loving place where she has learnt to write poetry.
Diagnosed in 1993 with lymphoma, treated with chemotherapy, and then developed heart failure.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 71-80
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Interview 23
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Staff and patients have helped her to come to terms with illness and with death.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 2001, followed by a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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