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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 31 >> Discusses having check-ups but didn't know what they would involve.

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 32 >> Finds having post-operation mammograms both worrying and reassuring.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> Prefers to have her mammograms in the USA and feels anxious and vulnerable before having them.

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 >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 29 >> Feels more reassured seeing an experienced consultant, who checks her thoroughly, than someone more junior.

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 60-69 >> Interview 37 >> Now has mammograms every two years and doesn't feel anxious beforehand.

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 40 >> Worried about micro-calcifications found on her first post-operation x-ray, which were harmless, and no longer worries about having mammograms.

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

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> Feels grateful for the NHS resources that went into her treatment and post-operation check-ups.

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 12 >> Finds mammograms more uncomfortable since she's had surgery for breast cancer.

Benign lump surgically removed in 1977. Had mammograms every two years since. Mammogram in 1990 and further tests found pre-cancerous cells. Had treatment. Now attends for routine screening mammograms.