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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 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 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 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 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
  • 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 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 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 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 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