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Age 60-69
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Interview 37
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Bleeding from a nipple turned out to be from a benign polyp which she had removed.
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.
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 30
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A bleeding nipple was examined- no cause was found and the bleeding stopped by itself.
Attended for routine breast screening. Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2000. Had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Interview 16
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Advises women to be breast aware and to see their GPs if they have any concerns.
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.
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Age 60-69
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Patricia - Interview 43
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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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