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Breast Cancer in women

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Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. Had a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 07 >> Raises the issue of further research into the causes of breast cancer and the interests of different groups.

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 Under 30 >> Interview 15 >> Describes reassuring her mother who felt that she, not her daughter, ought to have developed breast cancer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Had a bilateral mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drugs for secondary cancer. Died in June 2001.

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