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Diagnosed with breast cancer 1998, underwent a lumpectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women Under 30 >> Interview 15 >> Explains that malignant lumps are rare in young women and that she was referred to hospital when the lump she found had not gone away.

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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