HOW I agree with Mrs E Hanratty (Letters, April 22), about care for breast cancer.

It is now five years since I was told I had it. In that time, I lost a lot of weight and but for the care of Mrs Margaret Robinson, I don't think I would be here today.

Also, consultant surgeon Mr John Tresadern was ace himself - I couldn't have got more care if I had been royalty. So, come on, you cut-back people, we cannot do without breast care nurses Wendy Birtwistle and Hazel James, who are so helpful to people like me.

G SNAPE (Mrs), Wansfell, Clitheroe.

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