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Women 30 - 49
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Interview 13
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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
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 03
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Explains that she didn't find other women's stories of their cancer a source of support.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Had a lumpectomy and was given radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.
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Breast Cancer in women
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Women Under 30
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Interview 15
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Describes her thoughts and feelings when diagnosed with 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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Breast Cancer in women
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Women 50 - 69
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Interview 42
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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.
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