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Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 02 >> Comments that she gained weight as a result of taking tamoxifen.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. Had a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Cancer in women >> Women 50 - 69 >> Interview 12 >> Describes her weight gain and tiredness during chemotherapy.

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.

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