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Going for a mammogram :
The UK breast screening programme
Breast screening and younger women
Breast screening after age 73
Diagnostic mammograms in the UK
At the screening unit:
- The procedure
- Experiences of the mammogram

Getting the results :
Normal results
Referral to a breast clinic
False positive results
False negative results
Benign breast problems

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) :
What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
DCIS: views on breast screening

Invasive breast cancer :
Invasive breast cancer
Mammograms after surgery for breast cancer
Views on breast screening

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Breast awareness

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Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 23 >> Had not heard of DCIS before she was told she had it.

Attended for first routine mammogram at age 51. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had a mastectomy and is taking tamoxifen.

Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 22 >> Says that going for screening is an individual choice and should be an informed choice.

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 28 >> Says women diagnosed with DCIS should allow themselves time before making any treatment choices.

Had first routine mammogram at age 52. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Questioned need for surgery. Researched alternatives and sought counselling. Decided to accept mastectomy and reconstruction 6 months after diagnosis.

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