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 50 - 69 >> Interview 09 >> Explains that concerns about her scar receded with time and that her husband has always been supportive.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women Under 30 >> Interview 10 >> Explains that her family were a great source of support and how she became closer to her father.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 12 >> Explains how her children seemed angry with her being ill and hadn't found a way to talk to her about it.

Diagnosed with breast cancer (a malignant lump) 1999. Had a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen. In 2000 diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in -situ ( DCIS), under went a further lumpectomy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 12 >> Wants people to know how important it is that friends keep in touch.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 13 >> Explains some of the benefits and difficulties of being involved in support groups.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 13 >> Comments on the supportive hospital environment.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women Under 30 >> Interview 15 >> Describes the very different responses she got from friends when she told them about her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Had a bilateral mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drugs for secondary cancer. Died in June 2001.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 19 >> Explains how her faith in God helped her through her illness.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. Under went a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 23 >> Explains that her husband was supportive and she is pleased with the appearance of her scar.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 23 >> Explains why she enjoyed her hospital experience.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 28 >> Suggests words of support to friends and family when talking to someone who has been diagnosed with cancer.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 28 >> Explains how her daughter supported her through her illness.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 28 >> Explains that disappointment with her treatment has inspired her to start up a support group.

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 29 >> Explains that you have to be positive and active about beating breast cancer.

Diagnosed with Paget's disease in 1998. Under went a mastectomy and reconstruction and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 29 >> Describes the help she received from her support group with form filling and financial concerns.

Diagnosed with Paget's disease in 1998. Under went a mastectomy and reconstruction and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 31 >> Explains that different patients receive different treatments, and stresses the importance of being open about anxieties.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977. Was given a double mastectomy with reconstruction.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 31 >> Explains how involvment in a self help group helped her realise that her own feelings about her illness were also shared by many other women.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1977. Was given a double mastectomy with reconstruction.

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 30 - 49 >> Interview 36 >> Explains how joining a support group helped her to cope better with her illness and improved her life generally.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. Under went a lumpectomy and was given radiotherapy and Zoladex.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 37 >> Describes setting up a self help group and some of the benefits.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1973, under went a mastectomy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 38 >> Explains that it is better to enjoy each day than to worry about illness.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 38 >> Explains how her faith as a Catholic helped her cope with breast cancer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 47 >> Explains the feelings of doubt and rejection she had but that she and her partner are now closer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, under went a mastectomy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 38 >> Explains that after the operation she felt able to start to exercise the following day.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Underwent a mastectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 40 >> Comments that she switched off from her feelings and relied on her faith.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 70 and Over >> Interview 40 >> Comments that her children translated and explained information to her.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 41 >> Explains why people's reactions towards her diagnosis surprised her.

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

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 30 - 49 >> Interview 41 >> Describes some side effects of radiotherapy but has warm memories of the atmosphere in the department.

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

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 42 >> Explains that she asked her boss to tell colleagues about her illness, and that she received a lot of support.

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 30 - 49 >> Interview 44 >> Explains how her husband's support and sense of humour helped them to cope better with her illness.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 44 >> Explains that people react and cope in different and often surprising ways.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 44 >> Comments on the support group she runs for younger women affected by breast cancer.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Interview 46 >> Explains her concerns about her husband's reactions to her altered body image.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, under went a mastectomy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Ingrid - Interview 48 >> Ingrid had a lot of support from someone she paid to help with household chores when she was having chemotherapy. She was like a friend and helped wit

Ingrid was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, aged 58. She had a mastectomy with immediate LD flap reconstruction. She also had chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Arimidex. During chemotherapy, Ingrid had a bi-lateral pulmonary embolism.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Ingrid - Interview 48 >> Telling other people you have cancer can be difficult. Ingrid found it helpful to tell a few people, who would then tell everyone else.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Gillian - Interview 49 >> Gillian’s husband told other people that she had cancer. When she spoke to them, they already knew about it and she found this helpful.

Gillian was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, aged 51. She had a lumpectomy, radiotherapy, tamoxifen and Arimidex. In 2007 she was diagnosed with DCIS. She had a mastectomy and immediate LD flap reconstruction, and chemotherapy.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 30 - 49 >> Penny - Interview 52 >> Penny had a lot of support from her family. She showed them her mastectomy scar because she wanted them to see that she’s still the same person.

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.