Posted on 05/14/2013 5:19:20 AM PDT by RummyChick
I know someone else who did this. In a way I understand it. In another way, its kind of creepy. My Mother had breast cancer and had to have her breasts removed. I think a woman would only undergo this procedure as a last resort. Definitely a Hobson’s choice.
She has BRCA1 mutation and her mother died of breast cancer.
Cut 'em off!
Did your mother die from that breast cancer?
I don’t know if I could do it but I understand why she did it.
That is correct. They were estranged, but now I'm not sure.
no, mother died of ovarian cancer
please please please tell me she had a lifesize replica model made before hand
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-survival-by-stage
The numbers below come from the National Cancer Data Base, and are based on people who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and 2002.
Stage
5-year
Survival Rate
0
93%
I
88%
IIA
81%
IIB
74%
IIIA
67%
IIIB
41%*
IIIC
49%*
IV
15%
Agree; to the extent that this publicizes the genetic link to certain forms of cancer, this is a good thing. This is a hard decision but Angelina Jolie is not alone in making the decision.
preventative??
She can have her heart removed too, since heart disease is such a big killer.
Either that or undergo transplant surgery.
Problem is finding a young corpse who hasn’t been mangled in an accident.
(kidding)
Her dad is conservative but Jolie a is a lib.
I admire her for going public with this issue if it helps one woman make that difficult decision...
I have had ovarian cancer as my siter had, she had breast cancer too. With BRCA the risk is upward of 80% of having one or both.
It is no joking matter and while we had genetic testing for the sake of our children and do mot have that particular gene, if I did I would have surgery.
Those smart alecks who turn this into a joke or a why should I care, are juvenile and dont know,
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I admire her for going public. Too many women die because they dont know the risks!
If you have a first degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer, you need the testing!
Botox is used to treat wrinkles, IB. Her lips aren’t enhanced. They’ve always been like that.
Cancer is pretty creepy and faced with death, one does alot to live, I know that.
She had reconstructive surgery over 3 months, I’ll bet her boobs look better now than before. I’m sure we will see in her next movie.
BUT, this radical surgery is crazy. You could die tomorrow being hit by a bus. Why would you believe a “doctor” about this? They are one credibility level above weatherman and two above car salesman.
I just now heard on Fox that it is more like a 60% chance and there is a 12% chance already for everyone.
Also, this per cent is over your lifetime. What per cent of those 60% are near the end of their lives anyway?
I wonder if it is like other cause of death statistics where the REAL cause of death was OLD AGE.
you are dead wrong and don’t know it. But it doesn’t stop you from your opinion. Google soe and learn some.
classy
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