2. Phyllodes tumor
3. Interviews

's interview

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How did all start?

Routine Mammogram discovered tumour

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

Three weeks

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

Breast surgeon

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

Online support group

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Getting information

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

No

What things have you stopped doing?

Heavy lifting following surgery

What do you think about the future?

Regular scans and check ups to monitor and reassure

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

20s. University

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

Live long and prosper

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

Comfortable family life

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

Get informed and find support

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