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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 39 >> She'd been screened once but decided not to go again. Some years later she noticed an indentation in her breast.

Attended for first routine mammogram around age 50. Didn't attend again. Had breast indentation at age 63. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 19 >> She discusses what happened when she had a sore and weeping nipple.

Took part in research and had mammograms every 3 years since age 38. Results were clear. At age 47 noticed changes to nipple. Mammogram and ultrasound were normal. Biopsy revealed Paget's Disease. Had mastectomy and DCIS was also discovered.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 18 >> She discusses finding a breast lump.

Discovered a lump at age 36, which was cancerous. Had treatment for invasive breast cancer. Now has annual mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> She presented a lump to her GP who dismissed it as nothing but found another more suspicious one.

Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 15 >> She didn't care about the discomfort of the mammogram because she was so worried about what her symptoms might mean.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 18 >> She had all diagnostic tests done on one day but had to wait a few days to get the results.

Discovered a lump at age 36, which was cancerous. Had treatment for invasive breast cancer. Now has annual mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Patricia - Interview 43 >> Before she was eligible for routine screening mammograms, Patricia had bleeding from her nipple and her doctor referred her for a diagnostic mammogram

Patricia had bleeding from her nipple, which was harmless, and a cyst. She always attends for screening and wants to continue after age seventy.

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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> She discusses some of the differences between standard film and digital mammograms.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Information >> Information

Information

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Experiences of the mammogram >> Experiences of the mammogram

Experiences of the mammogram

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Experiences of the mammogram >> Experiences of the mammogram

Experiences of the mammogram

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Shirin - Interview 41 >> Shirin finds the breast screening unit cosy and homely, but has wondered about mammograms and whether the breasts could get damaged when they are comp

Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Shirin - Interview 41 >> Shirin has always gone for her three-yearly mammograms but worries about cancer and how it can disrupt peoples' lives.

Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Delfina - Interview 44 >> Delfina didn't know what to expect when she went for her first mammogram and found it uncomfortable. Of subsequent mammograms she said 'there was noth

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Aged 70 and over >> Mary - Interview 45 >> Mary attends for breast screening at age 72 and will continue to do so because the risk of breast cancer increases with age and because she was once r

Mary always attends for screening and, on one occasion, was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there were no problems.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Patricia - Interview 43 >> Patricia wants to continue having routine mammograms after she's 70 because many people in their 70s and 80s are still very active and healthy.

Patricia had bleeding from her nipple, which was harmless, and a cyst. She always attends for screening and wants to continue after age seventy.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Patricia - Interview 43 >> After a routine mammogram, Patricia was referred to a breast clinic because a cyst was found. It went away by itself.

Patricia had bleeding from her nipple, which was harmless, and a cyst. She always attends for screening and wants to continue after age seventy.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Miriam - Interview 47 >> Miriam says if she hadn't gone for a routine mammogram, she wouldn't have known she had a cyst. Her faith helped her to stay calm.

Miriam always attends for screening and one mammogram detected a cyst, which was aspirated. She is pleased all staff in screening units are women.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Susan - Interview 46 >> For Susan, routine breast screening is 'icing on top of the cake'. She always attends her appointments and is wary of breast cancer because of the exp

Susan has always attended for routine mammograms and had normal results. She is happy with the screening service and grateful to be invited every three years.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Miriam - Interview 47 >> Miriam is grateful that women in the UK can get free routine mammograms, and feels that every woman who is eligible can make time to attend.

Miriam always attends for screening and one mammogram detected a cyst, which was aspirated. She is pleased all staff in screening units are women.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Views on breast screening >> Views on breast screening

Views on breast screening

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> The UK breast screening programme >> The UK breast screening programme

The UK Breast Screening Programme

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> The procedure >> The procedure

At the screening unit: the procedure

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Shirin - Interview 41 >> As long as she was still healthy, Shirin would continue going for mammograms after the age of 70.

Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Rosemary - Interview 48 >> Rosemary never worries about going for screening and is very happy with the service.

Rosemary has always attended for breast screening and had normal results. She has had several friends with breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Shirin - Interview 41 >> Shirin has always attended her mammogram appointments and wonders if the three year interval between screens is too long.

Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Shirin - Interview 41 >> Whenever going for a mammogram, Shirin makes sure she wears a top that's comfortable and easy to take off.

Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Delfina - Interview 44 >> Delfina felt that the mobile unit she goes to is a bit small.

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 >> Susan - Interview 46 >> Susan had her last mammogram in a hospital unit instead of in a mobile van. She felt that the mobile unit was a bit small in comparison but more conve

Susan has always attended for routine mammograms and had normal results. She is happy with the screening service and grateful to be invited every three years.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Susan - Interview 46 >> Susan said the receptionist's manner was off-putting but the radiologist was warm, welcoming and very good.

Susan has always attended for routine mammograms and had normal results. She is happy with the screening service and grateful to be invited every three years.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Delfina - Interview 44 >> Delfina would like more information about breast care while waiting to have her mammogram.

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

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

Breast awareness

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> False negative results >> False negative results

False negative results

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? >> What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?

What is Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)?

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Invasive breast cancer >> Invasive breast cancer

Invasive breast cancer

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Breast screening after age 73 >> Breast screening after age 73

Breast screening after age 73

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Normal results >> Normal results

Normal results

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Referral to a breast clinic >> Referral to a breast clinic

Referral to a breast clinic

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Breast screening and younger women >> Breast screening and younger women

Breast screening and younger women

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Referral to a breast clinic >> Referral to a breast clinic

Referral to a breast clinic

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Normal results >> Normal results

Normal results

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Breast screening after age 73 >> Breast screening after age 73

Breast screening after age 73

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK >> Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

Diagnostic mammograms in the UK

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Experiences of the mammogram >> Experiences of the mammogram

Experiences of the mammogram

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Reasons for not attending breast screening >> Reasons for not attending breast screening

Reasons for not attending breast screening

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> General views on breast screening >> General views on breast screening

General views on breast screening

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Messages to others >> Messages to others

Message to others

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 08 >> She works in the health field and has enough information about breast screening.

Attended her first routine mammogram at age 50. Has had no breast problems in the past and is awaiting results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> She decided to have a private mammogram rather than wait for an NHS appointment.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 20 >> She lives in a rural area, and didn't have her first mammogram until 53.

Attended for routine mammogram at age 53. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had mastectomy. About a year later, chose to have other breast removed.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 06 >> She had private mammograms as part of a health care scheme at work.

Has had screening mammograms in the private sector since age 40. Is now also attending for routine mammograms on the NHS. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 38 >> She had breast screening from the age of 34 because of a family history of breast cancer.

Had mammograms annually from age 34 because of family history of breast cancer. Mammogram in 2003 and further tests showed invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 05 >> She always remembers when her screening appointment is due every three years.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 06 >> She read the information about breast screening after her first mammogram.

Has had screening mammograms in the private sector since age 40. Is now also attending for routine mammograms on the NHS. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 10 >> It was easy to change her appointment to a more convenient date.

Had a benign cyst about 20 years ago, which returned twice and was removed surgically. Has always attended for routine breast screening and results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 03 >> She hadn't heard of breast screening before being invited, and her children translated the letter and information for her. (Translated from Cantonese)

Usually attends for routine breast screening, though has missed 2 appointments in the past. Results have been normal. (Interview translated from Cantonese.)

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 26 >> Her first mammogram was in a clinical trial of mammography.

Took part in medical research and had first mammogram at age 43. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had mastectomy and later breast reconstruction.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> She explains that she met people she knew when she went for her mammogram.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 29 >> She suggests that radiographers should give more care and explanation to women having their first mammogram.

First routine mammogram 1999. Recalled but told mammogram was clear. January 2000, malignant lump discovered. Treated for breast cancer. In 2002, told cancer had been present since 1999 mammogram but had not been picked up.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 09 >> She would have liked more information about the breast x-rays and receiving the results.

Discovered a lump at age 28, which was benign and surgically removed. Missed some breast screening appointments but attended for a routine mammogram at age 53. Results were normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 04 >> An interpreter arranges her mammograms for her and explains the procedure to her. (Translated from Cantonese)

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal. (Interview translated from Cantonese.)

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 13 >> Her naturally lumpy breasts sometimes make her mammograms difficult to read.

Had benign lump around age 42, which was surgically removed. Attends for routine breast screening. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 06 >> She would rather have mammograms and is not concerned about the small dose of x-rays.

Has had screening mammograms in the private sector since age 40. Is now also attending for routine mammograms on the NHS. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 06 >> She compares her experiences of private and NHS mammograms.

Has had screening mammograms in the private sector since age 40. Is now also attending for routine mammograms on the NHS. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> She'd heard breast screening was painful but still attended.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 11 >> She explains that going for mammograms is a routine and does not bother her.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 01 >> She felt nervous before going for her first mammogram.

Has attended for routine breast screening since around age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 22 >> Although she knew what to expect, she still felt nervous before her first mammogram.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Was recalled once because calcium deposits were found on mammogram. Results were normal then and in subsequent mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 07 >> She was terrified before her first mammogram and looked for more information.

Has attended for routine breast screening since around age 50. Has had a benign cyst, which was aspirated twice. Mammogram results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 11 >> She feels comfortable going for mammograms.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 40 >> She finds the mammogram uncomfortable, but quick.

Attended for first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 13 >> She wondered if having larger breasts would make mammograms more painful.

Had benign lump around age 42, which was surgically removed. Attends for routine breast screening. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 03 >> She had painful breasts a few days after a mammogram. (Translated from Cantonese)

Usually attends for routine breast screening, though has missed 2 appointments in the past. Results have been normal. (Interview translated from Cantonese.)

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 39 >> She wondered whether her experiences of mammograms depended on the radiographer's skill.

Attended for first routine mammogram around age 50. Didn't attend again. Had breast indentation at age 63. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 11 >> Some mammograms hurt more than others and this depended on her menstrual cycle.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 13 >> Smear tests bother her more than mammograms.

Had benign lump around age 42, which was surgically removed. Attends for routine breast screening. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 40 >> She says that, for medical reasons, fifty is a good age to start breast screening.

Attended for first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> She thinks younger women with breast concerns should have both a mammogram and an ultrasound scan.

Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> She believes that fewer women would die from breast cancer if routine breast screening started before the age of fifty.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 37 >> She started having mammograms before she was fifty because of a family history of breast cancer.

Had routine mammograms since her 40s because of family history of breast cancer. In 1997 took part in medical research, including a mammogram. Invasive breast cancer was discovered and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> She thinks that routine breast screening should start earlier, around the onset of menopause.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> Wishes she had continued having breast screening between the ages of forty and fifty.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 29 >> She is unsure whether to discuss breast screening with her daughters.

First routine mammogram 1999. Recalled but told mammogram was clear. January 2000, malignant lump discovered. Treated for breast cancer. In 2002, told cancer had been present since 1999 mammogram but had not been picked up.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Aged 70 and over >> Interview 27 >> She chooses to have breast screening after 70 because women are still at risk of getting breast cancer.

Has always attended for routine breast screening. Chose to continue having routine mammograms after age 70. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 10 >> She always attends for breast screening and will continue to do so until she's no longer fit enough.

Had a benign cyst about 20 years ago, which returned twice and was removed surgically. Has always attended for routine breast screening and results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 04 >> She wants to continue having routine mammograms but has received no information for several years. (Translated from Cantonese)

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal. (Interview translated from Cantonese.)

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 16 >> She encourages women to attend for screening after 70 as they are still at risk of getting breast cancer.

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 50-59 >> Interview 40 >> She'd have routine screening after 70 if her doctors advised her to and says that it would be reassuring.

Attended for first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 22 >> She wouldn't attend for screening after 70 if she's had no breast problems before then.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Was recalled once because calcium deposits were found on mammogram. Results were normal then and in subsequent mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 11 >> She panicked when she was recalled, but a second mammogram showed no breast cancer. she has had no false positive results since then.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 29 >> The radiologist who had read her first mammogram had not picked up her cancer.

First routine mammogram 1999. Recalled but told mammogram was clear. January 2000, malignant lump discovered. Treated for breast cancer. In 2002, told cancer had been present since 1999 mammogram but had not been picked up.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 31 >> Her first mammogram was normal but a breast lump she found a few months later was cancerous.

Had first routine mammogram in 2001, which was clear. 4 months later discovered a cancerous lump, that hadn't shown up on earlier mammograms. Treated for invasive breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 31 >> Was upset that her cancer was not detected in an earlier mammogram, but accepts that mammograms miss some cancers.

Had first routine mammogram in 2001, which was clear. 4 months later discovered a cancerous lump, that hadn't shown up on earlier mammograms. Treated for invasive breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 36 >> The cancerous lump she found had not shown up on the mammogram she had had a few months earlier.

Had routine mammograms since age 40 because of family history of breast cancer. Presented with bleeding nipple but mammogram done was clear. 3 months later, had another mammogram because she found a lump, which was cancerous. Treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 22 >> She goes for screening because she likes to know that she is well and healthy.

Has attended for routine breast screening since age 50. Was recalled once because calcium deposits were found on mammogram. Results were normal then and in subsequent mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 08 >> Supports breast screening because any breast problems can be found and treated early.

Attended her first routine mammogram at age 50. Has had no breast problems in the past and is awaiting results.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Aged 70 and over >> Interview 27 >> Says women should attend for routine mammograms because any pain is short-lived and far outweighed by the benefits.

Has always attended for routine breast screening. Chose to continue having routine mammograms after age 70. Results have been normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 36 >> Supports breast screening but discusses the false reassurance that her original, normal mammogram had given her.

Had routine mammograms since age 40 because of family history of breast cancer. Presented with bleeding nipple but mammogram done was clear. 3 months later, had another mammogram because she found a lump, which was cancerous. Treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> Her breast lump had not shown up on mammograms but when it was removed was found to be cancerous.

Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Rosemary - Interview 48 >> Rosemary always attends for routine mammograms. She had some done privately, before she was eligible for free NHS screening, because friends of hers h

Rosemary has always attended for breast screening and had normal results. She has had several friends with breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Aged 70 and over >> Mary - Interview 45 >> Mary was shocked when she was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there was nothing wrong.

Mary always attends for screening and, on one occasion, was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there were no problems.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Aged 70 and over >> Mary - Interview 45 >> At the breast clinic, waiting for test results was difficult but Mary was pleased she'd been recalled and examined quickly.

Mary always attends for screening and, on one occasion, was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there were no problems.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Patricia - Interview 43 >> At one of her appointments, Patricia asked the radiographer about the radiation risks with mammograms and was reassured to hear that there was no need

Patricia had bleeding from her nipple, which was harmless, and a cyst. She always attends for screening and wants to continue after age seventy.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Miriam - Interview 47 >> Miriam felt very comfortable waiting to have a mammogram with all the other women 'going through the same thing together'. She also praised the radiog

Miriam always attends for screening and one mammogram detected a cyst, which was aspirated. She is pleased all staff in screening units are women.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 19 >> Feels wary because her Paget's disease and DCIS didn't show up on mammogram but advises women to go for screening.

Took part in research and had mammograms every 3 years since age 38. Results were clear. At age 47 noticed changes to nipple. Mammogram and ultrasound were normal. Biopsy revealed Paget's Disease. Had mastectomy and DCIS was also discovered.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> She recommends ultrasound scans for younger women and says that the discomfort of mammograms shouldn't deter women.

Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 33 >> Coming from a family of health professionals, she'd never questioned going for breast screening.

Had first routine mammogram at age 51. Calcifications found which were benign. Three months later DCIS was discovered. Had a second operation, and breast cancer was discovered. Had a third operation, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer >> Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Normal results >> Normal results

Normal results

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Patricia - Interview 43 >> Patricia said the mobile units she's been to are smaller than the hospital units. The atmosphere is usually calm but her last visit took longer than u

Patricia had bleeding from her nipple, which was harmless, and a cyst. She always attends for screening and wants to continue after age seventy.