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Age 40-49
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Interview 25
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She thinks younger women with breast concerns should have both a mammogram and an ultrasound scan.
Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Aged 70 and over
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Mary - Interview 45
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Mary was shocked when she was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there was nothing wrong.
Mary always attends for screening and, on one occasion, was recalled. A second mammogram and an ultrasound scan showed there were no problems.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 29
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Describes having an ultrasound scan.
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
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Breast Screening
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Age 40-49
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Interview 19
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Feels wary because her Paget's disease and DCIS didn't show up on mammogram but advises women to go for screening.
Took part in research and had mammograms every 3 years since age 38. Results were clear. At age 47 noticed changes to nipple. Mammogram and ultrasound were normal. Biopsy revealed Paget's Disease. Had mastectomy and DCIS was also discovered.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 40-49
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Interview 25
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She recommends ultrasound scans for younger women and says that the discomfort of mammograms shouldn't deter women.
Discovered lump at age 39. Mammogram was clear. Ultrasound showed a solid lump. Another mammogram 1 year later was normal but ultrasound showed that lump had grown. Lump was surgically removed and DCIS was discovered. Had wide excision and some benign lumps also removed.
Cancer
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Breast Screening
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Age 50-59
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Interview 34
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Was recalled for further tests which showed cancer.
Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.
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