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• 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 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 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 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 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.