Profiles

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Interview 30

Attended for routine breast screening. Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2000. Had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.

  • Background

    A social worker. Divorced with 3 adult children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 31

    Had first routine mammogram in 2001, which was clear. 4 months later discovered a cancerous lump, that hadn't shown up on earlier mammograms. Treated for invasive breast cancer.

  • Background

    A secretary, married, with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 32

    Had first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for breast cancer.

  • Background

    A housewife and part-time child minder. Married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 33

    Had first routine mammogram at age 51. Calcifications found which were benign. Three months later DCIS was discovered. Had a second operation, and breast cancer was discovered. Had a third operation, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.

  • Background

    A teacher, single with no children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 16

    Had routine mammogram at 52. DCIS was discovered. Had lumpectomy. Mammogram 6 months later found more cancer cells. Had mastectomy, and tamoxifen. Was later diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

  • Background

    A retired civilian manager in the police. Married with no children.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 05

    Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

  • Background

    Is retired, married with 1 adult child.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 06

    Has had screening mammograms in the private sector since age 40. Is now also attending for routine mammograms on the NHS. Results have been normal.

  • Background

    Retired Marks and Spencer PA. Married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 07

    Has attended for routine breast screening since around age 50. Has had a benign cyst, which was aspirated twice. Mammogram results have been normal.

  • Background

    A full-time writer. Married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 09

    Discovered a lump at age 28, which was benign and surgically removed. Missed some breast screening appointments but attended for a routine mammogram at age 53. Results were normal.

  • Background

    A business consultant. Divorced with 1 adult child.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 08

    Attended her first routine mammogram at age 50. Has had no breast problems in the past and is awaiting results.

  • Background

    A district nurse. Married with no children.

  • Age at interview 50
  • Sex/Gender Female