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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
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What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
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Age 50-59
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Interview 40
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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
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Breast Screening
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Age 40-49
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Interview 15
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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
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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 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
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Interview 01
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She felt nervous before going for her first mammogram.
Has attended for routine breast screening since around age 50. Results have been normal.
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