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Age 60-69
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Interview 14
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After her mastectomy, doctors could find no DCIS in the breast they'd removed.
Attended for routine breast screening since age 50. At 60 was diagnosed with DCIS. Had a mastectomy. Chooses not to attend for further screening mammograms.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 60-69
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Interview 14
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Discovered that detecting breast cancer early may not mean less drastic surgery.
Attended for routine breast screening since age 50. At 60 was diagnosed with DCIS. Had a mastectomy. Chooses not to attend for further screening mammograms.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 28
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Says she would not have surgery immediately if she had DCIS again.
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.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 30
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The surgeon explained what he would do.
Attended for routine breast screening. Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2000. Had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 28
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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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