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Interview 36

Had routine mammograms since age 40 because of family history of breast cancer. Presented with bleeding nipple but mammogram done was clear. 3 months later, had another mammogram because she found a lump, which was cancerous. Treatment for breast cancer.

  • Background

    A health visitor. Married with 2 children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 35

    Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

  • Background

    A full-time mother and fund raiser. Married with 3 children.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 34

    Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

  • Background

    A director, married with 1 adult child.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 01

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

  • Background

    A retired clinic clerk and receptionist. Married with 4 adult children.

  • Age at interview 60
  • 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 15

    Discovered lump at age 42. All tests showed lump was benign. It was surgically removed and found to be cancerous. Had treatment for cancer.

  • Background

    Does voluntary and freelance work in cancer services. Married with 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 14

    Attended for routine breast screening since age 50. At 60 was diagnosed with DCIS. Had a mastectomy. Chooses not to attend for further screening mammograms.

  • Background

    A writer,who is single with no children.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 13

    Had benign lump around age 42, which was surgically removed. Attends for routine breast screening. Results have been normal.

  • Background

    Self-employed, married with no children.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 12

    Benign lump surgically removed in 1977. Had mammograms every two years since. Mammogram in 1990 and further tests found pre-cancerous cells. Had treatment. Now attends for routine screening mammograms.

  • Background

    A semi-retired nanny. Married with 3 adult children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 11

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

  • Background

    A retired widower with 3 adult children.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female