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Diagnosed with breast cancer 1998, Ductal Carcinoma in-situ. Underwent a lumpectomy and Radiotherapy. In 2000 found 2 malignant lumps and had a mastectomy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen. In 2001 chemotherapy was given.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 09 >> Explains that concerns about her scar receded with time and that her husband has always been supportive.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 09 >> Describes her experience of choosing a prosthesis and her surprise at the quality.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 19 >> Explains why she wants breast reconstruction.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. Under went a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 23 >> Explains that her husband was supportive and she is pleased with the appearance of her scar.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 25 >> Explains her feelings of anger towards her husband and lack of interest in sex, but that their relationship is improving with time.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. Had a lumpectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 31 >> Comments on the sense of loss that many women feel after having a mastectomy.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977. Was given a double mastectomy with reconstruction.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 33 >> Explains that, despite her doubts about future relationships, she has met a new partner.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Underwent a lumpectomy and was given Intra-operative radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 35 >> Comments that while she would not want reconstruction at her age she feels it would be different for someone younger.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1979. Underwent a mastectomy and was given radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 47 >> Explains the feelings of doubt and rejection she had but that she and her partner are now closer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, under went a mastectomy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 43 >> Explains that she found it difficult to look at her body after breast surgery but that this feeling passed with time.

A malignant lump was found and she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982, underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen. In 1996 another malignant lump was found and she under went a further mastectomy. The Tamoxifen was continued.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 44 >> Explains how her husband's support and sense of humour helped them to cope better with her illness.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 45 >> Explains why losing her breasts and looking at her scars did not cause her any anxieties.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, had a bilateral mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 46 >> Explains her concerns about her husband's reactions to her altered body image.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, under went a mastectomy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Penny - Interview 52 >> Penny looked at her mastectomy scar with her husband when she was still in hospital.