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Age 61-70
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Interview 42
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He was impressed by the organisation and with the way the doctors at the hospice managed to control his pain.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000, and treated with hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Also given some radiotherapy to control pain caused by metastases in the bones.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 71-80
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Interview 16
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Talks about different emotional stages that people with terminal illness may go through.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, followed by surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 42
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Discussed how hospitals vary. He particularly misses being able to eat properly when staying in hospital.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000, and treated with hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Also given some radiotherapy to control pain caused by metastases in the bones.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 71-80
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Interview 16
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He had excellent help from social services and from Age Concern (now Age UK).
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, followed by surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 51-60
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Interview 14
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His illness has helped his family come to terms with his eventual death.
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 18
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He believes in life after death and thinks that we should pray for the grace to have no fear.
Diagnosed with bladder cancer and prostate cancer in 2001, followed by transurethral resections in 2001 and 2002, and then a prostatectomy and cystectomy (removal of bladder) and urostomy in 2002.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 71-80
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Interview 16
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He was pleasantly surprised to find that he was eligible for Attendance Allowance, even though he lived alone.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, followed by surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 51-60
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Interview 14
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Explains that he would not like to ask the State for anything and that he loathes bureaucracy.
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 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 51-60
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Interview 14
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Suggests that people celebrate the life they have had and accept that it will ultimately end.
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 51-60
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Interview 14
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He has made a will and made suggestions for his funeral.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastases in 2001. Treated with hormone treatment, and radiotherapy and is about to start a clinical trial.
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