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Jaquie Brown reveals breast cancer diagnosis and recovery

Television personality Jaquie Brown has disclosed she was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy in May.

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Jaquie Brown, a New Zealand television and radio personality, has revealed she was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in April. She underwent a mastectomy in May and has since begun radiation therapy. The cancer had gone undetected despite clear earlier mammograms.

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NZ Herald

Jaquie Brown recovering from mastectomy after breast cancer went unnoticed for years

Now recovering from a mastectomy, Brown's focus is shifting to preventative treatment.

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Stuff

‘I’m so sorry, but it’s cancer’: TV star Jaquie Brown reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The comedian and television personality has revealed she underwent a mastectomy in May after cancer was discovered despite clear mammograms.

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Stuff

‘I’m so sorry, but it’s cancer’: TV star Jaquie Brown reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The comedian and television personality has revealed she underwent a mastectomy in May after cancer was discovered despite clear mammograms.

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1News

TV personality Jaquie Brown reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Actor, reporter, TV and radio presenter has shared her experience of recovering from a mastectomy.

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Newstalk ZB

Jaquie Brown recovering from mastectomy after breast cancer went unnoticed for years

New Zealand television personality Jaquie Brown is recovering from a mastectomy, revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer just months ago.

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NZ Herald

High-profile Kiwis support Jaquie Brown after breast cancer diagnosis

The TV personality was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in April.

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1News

'It’s bumpy, I'm emotional': Jaquie Brown on cancer treatment

Brown begins radiation therapy following a recent breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy.

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Stuff

Affirming and beautiful’: Jaquie Brown tearful over response to cancer diagnosis

The television personality and comedian was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in April and underwent a mastectomy the following month.

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NZ Herald

TV personality Jaquie Brown on cancer reveal: ‘It’s bumpy, I’m emotional’

Jaquie Brown has begun radiation after breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy.

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