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Olivia - Interview 25

Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, but it doesn't affect her life nowadays. She has moved on from it and doesn't think about it that often.

  • Background

    Olivia is widowed, retired, and has a daughter. Ethnic Background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 75
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Sandra - Interview 21

    Sandra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, and received surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. She had lots of negative side effects from the tamoxifen, and feels that there was a lack of aftercare following her diagnosis.

  • Background

    Sandra is married, and recently retired from social work. She has two sons. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Louise - Interview 18

    Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, and received a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. The hormone treatment caused some long-term effects. She was unable to work through her treatment and sometimes still experiences fatigue and lack of energy.

  • Background

    Louise is married, and has two sons. She works as a self-employed tourist guide. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Glynis - Interview 16

    Glynis had a breast cancer removed by lumpectomy. She also had chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She was prescribed hormone therapy but stopped taking it because it made her feel ill. She used complementary therapies and believes they have helped her recovery and prevented the cancer returning.

  • Background

    Glynis is a retired teacher, with 2 daughters and 1 son. She is married. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 60
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Diane - Interview 11

    Diane was diagnosed with breast cancer and received a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. She experienced extreme tiredness for a few years after her diagnosis but feels back to normal now. She thinks that her cancer has affected her family just as much as it has affected her.

  • Background

    Diane is a teacher. She is married with two children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Beverley - Interview 10

    Beverley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. She received a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Her surgery has left her with ongoing pain.

  • Background

    Beverley is married with two children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Wendy - Interview 03

    Wendy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993, and underwent a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. She is now 16 years post-diagnosis.

  • Background

    Wendy is a semi-retired hotelier. She is married and has two grown up children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female