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After his diagnosis of breast cancer he had to wait three months to have his mastectomy because of breathing problems. He then had radiotherapy over a six week period. He then had tamoxifen which caused him to gain weight.
Derek is a part-time receptionist. He is divorced and has 2 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (English).
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.
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).
Eddie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, although he first noticed a lump in his early teens. Had a mastectomy, but did not need radiotherapy or chemotherapy. He is taking taxomifen.
Eddie is a retired policeman. He is married and has 3 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (Welsh).
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. His diagnosis came as a surprise as the lump had been present for many years and he had been told it was nothing to worry about. He had a mastectomy, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.
Bernard is a day care officer. He is married and has 3 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (Scottish).
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).
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. He had a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Arimidex. He was also offered reconstruction which he refused.
Alan is a retired engineering manager. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (English).
RG was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Treatment included mastectomy, chemotherapy and Arimidex. Soon after surgery he developed a seroma in his wound that required draining in hospital.
RG is a retired teacher. He is married and has 3 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (English).
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).
Was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Did not require any further treatment following mastectomy other than tamoxifen.
BT is a self-employed debt collector. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic background’ White British (English).
