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Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer 18 years ago when she was 42. She received chemotherapy, radiotherapy to her breast and to her ovaries (which led to an early menopause), a mastectomy and tamoxifen. Cancer is no longer a part of her life.
Christine is married with two children. She is retired. Ethnic Background: White British.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, after he noticed some itchiness in his nipple which later started to bleed. Had a mastectomy and was relieved that he did not need chemotherapy or radiotherapy. He took tamoxifen for five years. He had some problems with lymphoedema after his surgery.
Mohammad was a machine operator in the plastics industry. He is currently unable to work due to illness. He is married and has 4 children. Ethnic Background: Pakistani.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. He had a full mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. He stopped taking tamoxifen after two years because of the side effects that he experienced.
David is an office administrator. He is married and has 2 children. Ethnic Background: White.
Was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. Had a mastectomy and lymph nodes removed, then chemotherapy, tamoxifen and Arimidex (which he later took with testosterone replacement, Nebido). He later developed itching in his other nipple and had a second mastectomy in 2002.
Bill is a retired education guidance advisor. He is married and has 3 adult children. Ethnic Background: White Scottish.
Derek was eventually diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 after his GP had been slow to refer him for a mammogram. He had a mastectomy, and chemotherapy, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.
Derek is a retired driver for the blood transfusion service. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (English).
Michael was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Had a mastectomy and 11-12 lymph nodes removed, followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Found another lump in 2008 which was also breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, followed again by radiotherapy and Arimadex
Michael is a retired medical technician. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (English/Irish).
Tim was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. He had a mastectomy, radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 7 years. The radiotherapy caused some burning of the skin and he developed a wound infection that cleared with antibiotics.
Tim is a retired oil company executive. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (English).
Carole was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago. She received a partial mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. She also received tamoxifen, which gave her severe side effects and menopausal symptoms. Nowadays, she feels physically and emotionally well.
Carole is a retired teacher, and married. She has a son and a daughter. Ethnic Background: White British.
Dorothy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. She received surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. She thinks that cancer is always a bit in the back of her mind. She has done lots of fundraising for cancer charities since her diagnosis.
Dorothy is married and is a retired nurse. She has two sons. Ethnic Background: White British.
In 1999, Frances was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. She is now 10 years post-diagnosis.
Frances is retired, and single. Ethnic Background: White British.
