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Breast screening and younger women

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• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 38 >> Recommends that women with a family history of breast cancer have breast screening.

Had mammograms annually from age 34 because of family history of breast cancer. Mammogram in 2003 and further tests showed invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 37 >> she had several benign lumps in the past, some of which were fibroadenomas.

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.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 09 >> Her GP dismissed her lump as harmless but she was worried and a friend eventually persuaded her to act.

Discovered a lump at age 28, which was benign and surgically removed. Missed some breast screening appointments but attended for a routine mammogram at age 53. Results were normal.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 12 >> She had a breast lump removed and then regular mammograms to make sure there were no further problems.

Benign lump surgically removed in 1977. Had mammograms every two years since. Mammogram in 1990 and further tests found pre-cancerous cells. Had treatment. Now attends for routine screening mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> A lump she found turned out to be a harmless in-growing follicle.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 30 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 15 >> Encourages younger women to be breast aware and not dismiss any unusual changes because they are too busy.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> Says that breast screening saved her life.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 40 >> She says that, for medical reasons, fifty is a good age to start breast screening.

Attended for first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> 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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 60-69 >> Interview 37 >> She started having mammograms before she was fifty because of a family history of breast cancer.

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.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 38 >> She discusses genetic testing.

Had mammograms annually from age 34 because of family history of breast cancer. Mammogram in 2003 and further tests showed invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> She believes that fewer women would die from breast cancer if routine breast screening started before the age of fifty.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 19 >> She had her first mammogram before fifty in medical research on breast 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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 32 >> She thinks that routine breast screening should start earlier, around the onset of menopause.

Had first routine mammogram at age 50. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> She discusses feeling isolated as she did not know women of her own age with breast cancer.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 38 >> She wanted to discuss her experiences with other young women in similar situations.

Had mammograms annually from age 34 because of family history of breast cancer. Mammogram in 2003 and further tests showed invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 34 >> Wishes she had continued having breast screening between the ages of forty and fifty.

Had mammogram at age 50 done privately. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had treatment. Has mammograms annually in private sector.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 29 >> She is unsure whether to discuss breast screening with her daughters.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 26 >> Says that her daughter is extremely anxious that she might get breast cancer.

Took part in medical research and had first mammogram at age 43. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had mastectomy and later breast reconstruction.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 19 >> She discusses what happened when she had a sore and weeping nipple.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 18 >> She discusses finding a breast lump.

Discovered a lump at age 36, which was cancerous. Had treatment for invasive breast cancer. Now has annual mammograms.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> She presented a lump to her GP who dismissed it as nothing but found another more suspicious one.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 36 >> The cancerous lump she found had not shown up on the mammogram she had had a few months earlier.

Had routine mammograms since age 40 because of family history of breast cancer. Presented with bleeding nipple but mammogram done was clear. 3 months later, had another mammogram because she found a lump, which was cancerous. Treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 36 >> Supports breast screening but discusses the false reassurance that her original, normal mammogram had given her.

Had routine mammograms since age 40 because of family history of breast cancer. Presented with bleeding nipple but mammogram done was clear. 3 months later, had another mammogram because she found a lump, which was cancerous. Treatment for breast cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 15 >> All the diagnostic tests she had showed that the breast lump she found was not cancerous.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> Her breast lump had not shown up on mammograms but when it was removed was found to be cancerous.

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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 25 >> 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 >> Breast Screening >> Age 50-59 >> Interview 26 >> Had no symptoms except tiredness before her diagnosis and feels that breast screening should be available to younger women.

Took part in medical research and had first mammogram at age 43. Was diagnosed with DCIS. Had mastectomy and later breast reconstruction.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 30-39 >> Interview 38 >> Had screening because of a family history of breast cancer, and a cancer was found on her third screen.

Had mammograms annually from age 34 because of family history of breast cancer. Mammogram in 2003 and further tests showed invasive breast cancer. Had treatment for cancer.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> Had her first mammogram in the USA because the doctor treating her routinely screened younger women.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> Was surprised to be called back for further tests and shocked to hear that she had breast cancer.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.

• Cancer >> Breast Screening >> Age 40-49 >> Interview 35 >> If she'd known that younger women could get breast cancer, she would have had mammograms sooner.

Had first mammogram in USA at age 39. Was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and DCIS, and had treatment. Has annual mammograms in USA.