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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.
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Interview 13
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Since she became ill she has learnt to paint and write poems and has become involved in many other activities.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.
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