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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) >> Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Breast awareness >> Breast awareness

Breast awareness

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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> Advises her sons to be vigilant of any unusual breast changes.

Had first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Delfina - Interview 44 >> If she didn't receive an invitation letter every three years, Delfina says she might not remember to attend for screening but feels it's important to

Delfina has always attended for routine mammograms and had normal results. She would like more information about HRT and breast care.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 16 >> Advises women to be breast aware and to see their GPs if they have any concerns.

Had routine mammogram at 52. DCIS was discovered. Had lumpectomy. Mammogram 6 months later found more cancer cells. Had mastectomy, and tamoxifen. Was later diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 15 >> Encourages younger women to be breast aware and not dismiss any unusual changes because they are too busy.

Discovered lump at age 42. All tests showed lump was benign. It was surgically removed and found to be cancerous. Had treatment for cancer.