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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 29
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Explains that she had breast reconstruction and was considering nipple reconstruction.
Diagnosed with Paget's disease in 1998. Under went a mastectomy and reconstruction and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 30
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Explains why she accepted that a mastectomy was the best option for her.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Under went a mastectomy and was given radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 34
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Explains why she would prefer not to have to be responsible for making treatment choices.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1983, underwent a mastectomy.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 39
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Describes her experience of having a reconstruction at the same time as a mastectomy.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, under went a mastectomy and reconstruction.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 42
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Explains that an inverted nipple alerted her to her illness.
Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1997. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 41
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Explains how breast pain and an itchy nipple led to her diagnosis of breast cancer.
Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2000. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy and radiotherapy.
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Breast Cancer in women
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Breast reconstruction
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Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
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Choosing not to have breast reconstruction
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Choosing not to have breast reconstruction
Choosing not to have breast reconstruction
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