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Interview 19

Took part in research and had mammograms every 3 years since age 38. Results were clear. At age 47 noticed changes to nipple. Mammogram and ultrasound were normal. Biopsy revealed Paget's Disease. Had mastectomy and DCIS was also discovered.

  • Background

    A physiotherapist assistant. Married, with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 21

    Attended for routine screening at age 49. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had excision biopsy. Results revealed presence of cancer cells. Had another excision biopsy. Results showed DCIS affected whole breast. Had a mastectomy and reconstruction, and radiotherapy.

  • Background

    A teacher, married with 1 adult child.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 22

    Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Was recalled once because calcium deposits were found on mammogram. Results were normal then and in subsequent mammograms.

  • Background

    No background details given.

  • Age at interview 60
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 23

    Attended for first routine mammogram at age 51. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had a mastectomy and is taking tamoxifen.

  • Background

    A housewife, married with no children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 24

    Attended for routine screening since age 50. Diagnosed with DCIS in 1997. Had excision biopsy, and radiotherapy. More DCIS discovered in 2003 in same breast. Had mastectomy and tamoxifen.

  • Background

    A retired NHS secretary. Divorced wtih 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 68
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 25

    Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.

  • Background

    A health psychologist. Single with no children.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 26

    Took part in medical research and had first mammogram at age 43. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had mastectomy and later breast reconstruction.

  • Background

    A teacher, widowed with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 27

    Has always attended for routine breast screening. Chose to continue having routine mammograms after age 70. Results have been normal.

  • Background

    A retired teacher, married with no children.

  • Age at interview 75
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    Had first routine mammogram at age 52. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Questioned need for surgery. Researched alternatives and sought counselling. Decided to accept mastectomy and reconstruction 6 months after diagnosis.

  • Background

    A teacher, married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 29

    First routine mammogram 1999. Recalled but told mammogram was clear. January 2000, malignant lump discovered. Treated for breast cancer. In 2002, told cancer had been present since 1999 mammogram but had not been picked up.

  • Background

    A housewife, married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female