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Breast Cancer

Diagnosis

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming. Making decisions about treatment and management including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be difficult. Women, their partners and families need support to cope with the emotional impact of the illness on their daily lives. In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss how they felt when they were diagnosed with breast cancer.

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