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Age 61-70
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Interview 15
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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
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Age 51-60
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Interview 14
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He wants to die at home in the peace and comfort of his own surroundings.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastases in 2001. Treated with hormone treatment, and radiotherapy and is about to start a clinical trial.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 71-80
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Interview 31
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He would prefer to die at home but wouldn't like to be a burden on the family and would consider a hospice.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2003, (particularly affecting the right lung), followed by chemotherapy.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 81-90
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Interview 07
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She decided to stay at home as long as possible.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 1985 followed by lumpectomy and then mastectomy. In 1987 cancer was diagnosed in other breast, followed by lumpectomy. In 2002 metastases were found in liver, lungs and bones.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 30-50
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Interview 32
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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
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Living with Dying
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Age 30-50
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Interview 01
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He wants to die at home because it will be easier for family and friends to visit.
Diagnosed with a brain tumour and epilepsy in 2002. Had a craniotomy, followed by radiotherapy.
Dying & bereavement
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Age 71-80
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Interview 23
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She would prefer to die in the hospice, where she had experienced good care, love, and laughter.
Breast cancer diagnosed in 2001, followed by a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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