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Linda was diagnosed with DCIS in 2007, aged 53. She had a wide local excision, followed by a mastectomy. She was also prescribed Nolvadex for five years.
Linda is a married teaching assistant with one adult child. Ethnic background / nationality: White British
Ann was diagnosed with DCIS in 2005, aged 56. She had a mastectomy and LD flap reconstruction at the same time. She is currently taking tamoxifen.
Ann is a married careers advisor with one adult child. Ethnic background / nationality: White British
Sandra was diagnosed with DCIS in 2007, aged 50. She had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction using an implant. After surgery, Paget's disease was also found.
Sandra is a married nurse with two children. Ethnic background / nationality: White British
Kim had a knife cone biopsy in 2008 to remove three areas of abnormal cells; CIN2, CIN3 and CGIN. Her recent colposcopy examination showed no abnormal cells.
Kim works in IT. She is married with no children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.
Laura is a Lunchtime Supervisor, married with 4 children aged 19, 15, 13 and 7. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.
Paula is an Office Manager. She is divorced with 2 children aged 8 and 6. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Christine had cervical screening in 2007 using liquid-based cytology. She has always had normal test results.
Christine is a Receptionist ‘ General Practice. She is married with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Cathy had an abnormal smear test result in 2007 and she was asked to return for a repeat smear six months later which was normal.
Cathy is an Administrator, married with 2 children, aged 16 and 14. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Tina had cervical screening in 2006 using liquid based cytology. She experienced no discomfort and did not have to return for a repeat smear, so she feels liquid based cytology was a more successful method.
Tina is a NHS Practice Manager. She is married with 2 children, aged 16 and 13. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Doris developed a cough and went to the doctor. A scan revealed a shadow on both her lungs, which turned out to be adenocarcinoma. She had part of her right lung removed by video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and has been taking Gefitinib.
Doris is a retired care assistant. She is married with two children (aged 57 and 55), 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
