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Going for a mammogram :
The UK breast screening programme
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) :
What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
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Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Meena - Interview 42
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When Meena phoned to find out why she hadn't received her routine invitation for screening, she was told there'd been a short delay and got an appoint
Meena always attends for routine screening and has had normal results. She doesn't worry about breast screening or the results before her appointments.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Rosemary - Interview 48
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Delfina - Interview 44
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Susan - Interview 46
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Susan changed her appointment because she'd been on holiday at the time she was invited. She ended up having her mammogram at a different unit.
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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Shirin - Interview 41
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Delfina - Interview 44
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Susan - Interview 46
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Shirin - Interview 41
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Delfina - Interview 44
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Shirin - Interview 41
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After having a routine mammogram, Shirin worries about the result and feels anxious when opening the envelope.
Shirin has always attended for screening and had normal results. She feels anxious before having a mammogram and whilst waiting for the results.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Shirin - Interview 41
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Susan - Interview 46
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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.
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