Posted on 05/13/2013 10:08:45 PM PDT by CaptainK
MY MOTHER fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56. She held out long enough to meet the first of her grandchildren and to hold them in her arms. But my other children will never have the chance to know her and experience how loving and gracious she was.
We often speak of “Mommy’s mommy,” and I find myself trying to explain the illness that took her away from us. They have asked if the same could happen to me. I have always told them not to worry, but the truth is I carry a “faulty” gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases my risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
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I’m sorry to hear of this. Prayers up for Angelena, Brad and their entire family
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6aB1Br7mQ0
Rivers Gonna Rise - Warren Haynes Band
Maybe type A phenomenon could have been a factor? My dad was also Alpha. I think there could be something there.
Many thanks and I agree.
Disease needs to be treated individually according to family history, current circumstances, and probability of outcomes.
My beloved sister-in-law died of a brain tumor in her frontal lobe. It went undiagnosed for a couple of years (still hard to believe / accept). Her surgery was supposed to be "routine", but she passed shortly after surgery.
There are risks on both sides of any medical issue. Sometimes it's OK to let things play out - I've had MANY issues where doctors suggested a remedy with potential side effects much worse than the problem at hand (I won't get into the details). With something that can take life in a rapid fashion - it's wise to err on the side of caution.
So, it's up to the patient and doctor(s) to make an educated decision on treatments - if any.
I agree with all of the Freepers that Angelina Jolie deserves our prayers!
Yeah and if I live long enough I have a 100 percent chance of prostate cancer
So why not just cut it out now
And say goodbye to erections and a full nights sleep anymore?
I’ll take my chances
I still suspect that it was because he was the original cookie monster LOL
He could down a whole batch of chocolate chip cookies in one setting.
Got to “Carbo load”
Who knows?
Women die of cancer every few minutes
Why care about Jolie....she’s special as an actress?
She’s a weirdo from getgo
And Jon Voight did not raise her
Read up poet
From my post upthread...
“my aunt will turn 90 next month.”
This would be a very unclear way of referring to her sister. ;o)
Sorry about that.
“She’s a weirdo from getgo”
She always has been weird, but I’m sorry she felt the need to maim herself.
I am so sorry about your sister. What a very difficult, shocking, and sad loss! I am especially happy for your wife's health now!! Many hugs and prayers up for you uncommonsense.
Huh? She probably doesn’t look any different, has more money than God and will probably get more roles to turn down. I doubt she’ll have to go on food stamps.
I still suspect that it was because he was the original cookie monster LOL
lol. I am sure that is why. :).
my Dad was ice cream--the big bowls. None of this measured scoop crap. ;).
I am sure your daddy misses you too and is eating awesome cookies up in the big H.
Jon actually had a huge influence on Angie.
Angie has influence because of who she is and she uses it to help others. I respect that.
What is weird to me is narcissism that sucks light. Like your post. When you read something you should actually start using your brain and heart. You'll learn more that way.
read. period.
I don't know what her and her husband's politics are. Most of Hollyweird is liberal and support obamacare.
I'll venture a guess that the $3000 test and the surgery will not be available to the peasants.
I know many here may not like her and some may not respect her very logical decision. But I find her sharing of her situation to be a great act of love for any women and their husbands that may have to deal with a similar situation. I am also sure this article will shine a light on the issue overall.
John did raise a unique and loving, caring daughter. She has both her father and mother's courage.
Couldn't have said it better myself. It bears repeating.
I don't think it's insane at all.
She walks the walk. Why put her kids through that horrific pain if she could avoid it?
It is so hard to deal with watching a loved one go through cancer and the treatment that makes them so very sick. I never thought we would have to deal with it at our age, but thank God, that my Husband is doing well after two years.
I have esophogial (sp) cancer in my bloodline, including my Dad dying of it at only 49. Do I run out and have my voice box removed and breathe through a trach hole the rest of my life just so I can maybe live another decade or two?
Life is a crap shoot in a way. Love God and live it like you love every minute and let the chips fall where they may.
It sounds like your wife did not have the genetic testing done which persuaded the actress to take this radical step. If she has daughters, it would help to know if she has a high risk gene, and also test the daughters when they are old enough.
I remember Nancy Reagan had something similar done and the Feminists destroyed her in the press. They accused her of wanting attention for a double mastectomy when she had cancer in one breast. She said it was preventative.
Does any one else remember this? If I remember right, it was toward the end of Reagan’s last term.
she’s a voodoo witch with a CHe GUevara tatoo who stole another woman’s husband,so my sympathy for her is limited
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