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 10 >> Explains that she wanted information on the emotional rather than medical aspects of breast cancer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer 1998, underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 13 >> Comments that she fits into none of the risk factor categories and is critical about media reports on the causes of breast cancer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer 1999. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Arimidex.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 16 >> Explains that she did not join a support group because she did not want to dwell on her illness.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen and Zoladex.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 28 >> Explains how she searched for more information through contacts in the medical field and on the internet.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Had a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 33 >> Explains that knowledge about breast cancer can reduce the fear.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 33 >> Describes how her family supported her and helped her to seek out more information about breast cancer.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 33 >> Describes how she learned about an investigation which could affect the treatment she was given.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 33 >> Describes her experience of intra-operative radiotherapy.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 39 >> Describes how, at first, she sought out as much information as possible but later read only what she needed.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, under went a mastectomy and reconstruction.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 41 >> Explains that she sought out information on the internet and later set up her own website about her rare form of cancer.

Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2000. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 42 >> Recommends asking as many questions as necessary.

Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1997. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 42 >> Explains that information given by the oncologist was tape recorded for her to listen to at home.

Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1997. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Support groups >> Support groups

Breast cancer support groups

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> How it affects families >> How it affects families

Breast cancer - How it affects families

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> How it affects others >> How it affects others

Breast cancer - How it affects others

Mail to a friend