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What does it take for people to understand that a a genetic pre-disposition for cancer trumps all the bull shit "pink" happenings and feel good fund raising for breast cancer research that probably does more to keep university researchers in the latest Lexus cars than it prevents women from dying from cancer.
Cons defend healthcare ceos earning hundreds of millions per year, but are against educators/researchers earning a good living.What does it take for people to understand that a a genetic pre-disposition for cancer trumps all the bull shit "pink" happenings and feel good fund raising for breast cancer research that probably does more to keep university researchers in the latest Lexus cars than it prevents women from dying from cancer.
If it weren't for those bullshit pink happenings and feel good fund raisers...I wouldn't have received the treatment I got, as fast as I got it, and all the wonderful doctors and surgeons and people affiliated assisting me through every step.
I didn't have the genetic test done. No reason to since nobody in our family has ever had BC. Except me. So now my sister is making sure to have a mamm every 6 months instead of every year.
What does it take for people to understand that a a genetic pre-disposition for cancer trumps all the bull shit "pink" happenings and feel good fund raising for breast cancer research that probably does more to keep university researchers in the latest Lexus cars than it prevents women from dying from cancer.
If it weren't for those bullshit pink happenings and feel good fund raisers...I wouldn't have received the treatment I got, as fast as I got it, and all the wonderful doctors and surgeons and people affiliated assisting me through every step.
I didn't have the genetic test done. No reason to since nobody in our family has ever had BC. Except me. So now my sister is making sure to have a mamm every 6 months instead of every year.
What does it take for people to understand that a a genetic pre-disposition for cancer trumps all the bull shit "pink" happenings and feel good fund raising for breast cancer research that probably does more to keep university researchers in the latest Lexus cars than it prevents women from dying from cancer.
If it weren't for those bullshit pink happenings and feel good fund raisers...I wouldn't have received the treatment I got, as fast as I got it, and all the wonderful doctors and surgeons and people affiliated assisting me through every step.
I didn't have the genetic test done. No reason to since nobody in our family has ever had BC. Except me. So now my sister is making sure to have a mamm every 6 months instead of every year.
Maybe your loyalty is misplaced. Your treatment by caring doctors and technicians is part of the health care system in the greatest Country in the world. It's not a result of "pink" happenings and donations to research centers.
If it weren't for those bullshit pink happenings and feel good fund raisers...I wouldn't have received the treatment I got, as fast as I got it, and all the wonderful doctors and surgeons and people affiliated assisting me through every step.
I didn't have the genetic test done. No reason to since nobody in our family has ever had BC. Except me. So now my sister is making sure to have a mamm every 6 months instead of every year.
Maybe your loyalty is misplaced. Your treatment by caring doctors and technicians is part of the health care system in the greatest Country in the world. It's not a result of "pink" happenings and donations to research centers.
Yes, it IS due to people marching, walking, donating, bringing more awareness to, etc etc etc. The very people who are involved in all this..mostly locals..paid along with the state for my care but if it were not for the people themselves, it probably would have gotten to stage 4 before I ever saw the surgeon.
But...think what you want.
Jolie is having her ovaries removed, as well. She has a 50% chance of ovarian cancer if she doesn't.
She's beautiful, glamorous, and known for being outspoken whether it's about refugees or women's rights. Angelina Jolie's decision to have both breasts surgically removed when she doesn't have cancer, has put the spotlight on preventive surgery. Jolie's mother died of cancer when she was 56 years old. The actress said her children wanted to know if she would, too. Jolie said genetic tests put her chances of getting breast cancer at 87 percent and at 50 percent for ovarian cancer. Doctors have found that certain genetic mutations can increase the odds of developing breast and ovarian cancer. The two major genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2.
One study found that if a woman develops BRCA-related cancer early in life, her daughter may get cancer even earlier than she did -- if she inherited the genetic mutation. Women with BRCA-related breast cancer have the same rate of survival as other breast cancer patients at the same stage. But Dr. Marc Boisvert of Medstar Washington Hospital says there's a significant difference. "The problem is that these cancers frequently appear in younger women, and younger women tend to have more aggressive cancers, and theyre not suspecting them," Boisvert said.
Women in their 20s and 30s are not likely to be screened for breast cancer. Those most likely to have the BRCA mutations are of east European Jewish descent. But "you can have it if youre black, white, Hispanic, Chinese, Asian, any ethnic group can have it," Boisvert said. The National Cancer Institute recommends genetic testing if close relatives have had breast or ovarian cancer. But not having the BRCA1 or 2 mutations is not an all-clear sign. And having the genetic marker doesn't mean getting the disease is a given. But geneticists can come up with the likely odds -- which is why Jolie said her chance of getting breast cancer was 87 percent.
The cost for genetic testing can run into the thousands of dollars. The preventive surgery can lower the odds to less than five percent, but Boisvert says surgery isn't the only choice. "I think education is important here because you can get peace of mind knowing that you are being monitored very carefully and knowing what the numbers are, what the chances of recurrence are, Boisvert said. Boisvert says in the end, the patient needs to be comfortable with her care, whether it involves careful monitoring or surgery.
Doctors Say Not All Women with Jolie Condition Need Preventive Mastectomies
What if she finds out she's prone to lung cancer?Jolie is having her ovaries removed, as well. She has a 50% chance of ovarian cancer if she doesn't.
Jolie is having her ovaries removed, as well. She has a 50% chance of ovarian cancer if she doesn't.
I thought she was planning more babies, but it would seem not.
Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy - CNN.com
A wise but difficult decision - [My comment]
(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
"My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman," Jolie wrote. "Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy."
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she is married to brad pitt dude
she is married to brad pitt dude
If he stays together with her, he must love her really.
I wouldn't stay with her.
she is married to brad pitt dude
If he stays together with her, he must love her really.
I wouldn't stay with her.
Seems both of you should get the basic facts right before opening your traps.
If he stays together with her, he must love her really.
I wouldn't stay with her.
Seems both of you should get the basic facts right before opening your traps.
I like Brad Pitt, but I wouldn't watch any movie with him in future because I'd suspect him to be a pervert sticking it inside something without tits.
I hear bill Clinton offered 2500 for the set on eBay...Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy - CNN.com
A wise but difficult decision - [My comment]
(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
"My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman," Jolie wrote. "Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy."
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