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• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 24 >> She is getting enough support and personal care from social services at the moment.

Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 1999. Treated with flixotide and serevent inhalers, and on a nebuliser four times a day.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 27 >> Suggests that a person living alone might find support and friendship through the local vicar or minister.

Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 08 >> The nurse gave the whole family much needed sympathy and emotional support.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, with secondary tumours in the brain, liver and hip. Treated with steroids, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 37 >> People sent her cards, flowers and good wishes, and paid her compliments, which made her feel good about herself.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.

• 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 >> Carers >> Interview 40 >> Her father was afraid of dying and she found it hard to comfort him because he didn't have faith in any religion.

Daughter of a man who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in June 2001, at the age of 81, and who died in October 2001.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 16 >> Says that it is easier to talk to people who know about the illness.

Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, followed by surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 09 >> Explains why his meetings with a trained counsellor were so helpful.

Diagnosed with testicular cancer 1991, followed by right orchidectomy and chemotherapy. In 1993, pain in lower abdomen. Left testicle was found to be fibrosed and infected. Left orchidectomy, and testosterone replacement. Also has kidney disease and diabetes as the result of treatment.

• 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 13 >> She enjoyed her support group for women with advanced breast cancer, finding it better than telephone support groups.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> She went to a support group when her husband had myeloma but found it 'rather difficult' because people were unwell.

Diagnosed with multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis in 2002, treated with chemotherapy

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 01 >> He was dismayed with the lack of support for people with brain tumours.

Diagnosed with a brain tumour and epilepsy in 2002. Had a craniotomy, followed by radiotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> She remembers a rather 'silly' conversation with a woman who she thought was a counsellor.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

• 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

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Support and counselling 

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Support and counselling 

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 37 >> She was glad to be alone when given the bad news.

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further 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 01 >> He was dismayed with the lack of support for people with brain tumours.

Diagnosed with a brain tumour and epilepsy in 2002. Had a craniotomy, followed by radiotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> She went to a support group when her husband had myeloma but found it 'rather difficult' because people were unwell.

Diagnosed with multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis in 2002, treated with chemotherapy

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> She enjoyed her support group for women with advanced breast cancer, finding it better than telephone support groups.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 34 >> Says she wouldn't like to spend an afternoon talking to other people about motor neurone disease.

Developed motor neurone disease in 1992, officially diagnosed in 1995, decided not to take the drug riluzole because of possible side effects.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 01 >> Explains that he would like to help others in his support group to come to terms with the grim situation.

Diagnosed with a brain tumour and epilepsy in 2002. Had a craniotomy, followed by radiotherapy.

• Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> Discusses the needs of carers and suggests that support is not available.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.