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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 14
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Explains that she did not want breast reconstruction because it involves using other areas of the body.
Found a malignant lump and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982. Underwent a mastectomy and was given radiotherapy. In 2000 diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) and was given a another mastectomy.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 09
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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
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 14
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Discusses her experience of prostheses as a Patient and Fitter.
Found a malignant lump and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982. Underwent a mastectomy and was given radiotherapy. In 2000 diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) and was given a another mastectomy.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 30 - 49
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Penny - Interview 52
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Penny went on holiday shortly after having a mastectomy. She had to find out about mastectomy wear and bought some swimwear. She felt it was expensive
Penny was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, aged 37. She had a mastectomy, radiotherapy, tamoxifen and Arimidex. She also had her ovaries removed and has been clear of cancer for ten years.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 16
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Explains why she chose not to have a reconstruction.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen and Zoladex.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 18
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Explains that she is happy with a prosthesis and does not want a reconstruction.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 19
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Explains why she wants breast reconstruction.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. Under went a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 23
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Explains why she decided to have a mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.
Cancer
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Breast Cancer in women
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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 38
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Discusses her reasons for wanting reconstruction.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.
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 why she had to have two reconstructive operations.
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 50 - 69
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Interview 43
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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
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 43
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Comments that she was wary of further problems and chose not to have breast reconstruction.
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.
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