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My Medical Choice (Angelina Jolie has voluntary double mastectomy)
New York Times ^ | 5/14/13 | Angelina Jolie

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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: angelinajolie; cancer; cancergenewhoknows; hollyweird; hollywood; jolie; livinginfear; mastectomy
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To: CaptainK

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


81 posted on 05/13/2013 11:29:50 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: mylife

Maybe type A phenomenon could have been a factor? My dad was also Alpha. I think there could be something there.


82 posted on 05/13/2013 11:30:32 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: GOP Poet
"I understand given your fortunate situation with your wife how and why you would feel that way. I am very happy for you that is the way it has turned out. I offer many prayers for continued health for both you and your wife. Unfortunately her situation is not the only outcome."

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!

83 posted on 05/13/2013 11:35:42 PM PDT by uncommonsense (Conservatives believe what they see; Liberals see what they believe.)
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To: CaptainK

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


84 posted on 05/13/2013 11:36:35 PM PDT by wardaddy (wanna know how my kin felt during Reconstruction in Mississippi, you fixin to find out firsthand)
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To: GOP Poet

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?


85 posted on 05/13/2013 11:36:41 PM PDT by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear what is unlawful.)
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To: CaptainK; GOP Poet

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


86 posted on 05/13/2013 11:40:25 PM PDT by wardaddy (wanna know how my kin felt during Reconstruction in Mississippi, you fixin to find out firsthand)
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To: mylife

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.


87 posted on 05/13/2013 11:40:49 PM PDT by dixiechick2000
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To: wardaddy

“She’s a weirdo from getgo”

She always has been weird, but I’m sorry she felt the need to maim herself.


88 posted on 05/13/2013 11:42:24 PM PDT by dixiechick2000
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To: uncommonsense
Yes. I understand and it sounds as though you have had exposure and experience will all sides of those situations.

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.

89 posted on 05/13/2013 11:43:16 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: Spruce

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.


90 posted on 05/13/2013 11:49:47 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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To: mylife
It sounds like you miss the ole' guy a bit ;). I know I miss mine.

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.

91 posted on 05/13/2013 11:55:56 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: wardaddy
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

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.

92 posted on 05/14/2013 12:02:50 AM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: CaptainK; Bratch; All
Amongst all of the emotion what most seem to have missed is that whether you agree with her decision or not she had the freedom to make that decision and the ability to access the care that she needed from the finest healthcare system in the world.

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.

93 posted on 05/14/2013 12:05:06 AM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux)
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To: GOP Poet
I respect her courage at sharing her experience. It also shows her deep commitment to being a Mother.

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.

94 posted on 05/14/2013 12:06:38 AM PDT by sargon
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To: mylife
"I wanted to write this to tell other women that the decision to have a mastectomy was not easy," she wrote. "But it is one I am very happy that I made. My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 percent to under 5 percent. I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer."

I don't think it's insane at all.

95 posted on 05/14/2013 12:08:36 AM PDT by Jeff Winston
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To: CaptainK

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.


96 posted on 05/14/2013 12:18:20 AM PDT by submarinerswife (Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, while expecting different results~Einstein)
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To: CaptainK

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.


97 posted on 05/14/2013 12:18:55 AM PDT by Bullish (Psalm 46)
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To: uncommonsense; All

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.


98 posted on 05/14/2013 12:23:50 AM PDT by gleeaikin
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To: CaptainK; All

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.


99 posted on 05/14/2013 12:25:42 AM PDT by submarinerswife (Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, while expecting different results~Einstein)
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To: txhurl

she’s a voodoo witch with a CHe GUevara tatoo who stole another woman’s husband,so my sympathy for her is limited


100 posted on 05/14/2013 12:28:04 AM PDT by kabumpo (Kabumpo)
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