Angelina Jolie cuts off her breasts

[gww]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-breast-cancer-questions.html

What did the procedure involve?

In double mastectomies, surgeons typically remove as much breast tissue as possible. In Jolie's case, because she was having a reconstruction done shortly afterward, the doctors preserved the skin covering her breasts, inserting "fillers" where the breast tissue would have been, to keep the skin elastic. According to Jolie, she had implants put in nine weeks later.

 

[Kyra.Graves]

A couple of links I'd recommend reading, the Star article really provides some perspective on why a woman may opt for a preventative mastectomy.

https://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA

• BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that belong to a class of genes known as tumor suppressors. Mutation of these genes has been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
• A woman's risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer is greatly increased if she inherits a deleterious (harmful) BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Men with these mutations also have an increased risk of breast cancer. Both men and women who have harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations may be at increased risk of other cancers.
• Genetic tests are available to check for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. A blood sample is required for these tests, and genetic counseling is recommended before and after the tests.
• If a harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation is found, several options are available to help a person manage their cancer risk.
• Many research studies are being conducted to find newer and better ways of detecting, treating, and preventing cancer in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. Additional studies are focused on improving genetic counseling methods and outcomes. Our knowledge in these areas is evolving rapidly.

https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/diseases_cures/2012/03/09/mastectomy_without_cancer_some_women_choose_not_to_live_with_hereditary_breastcancer_risk.html

Women who test positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 have several options: They can have annual MRI and ultrasound screenings; they can choose preventive mastectomy and/or oophorectomy; or have chemoprevention, using drugs such as Tamoxifen.None comes without risks and side effects.
Most women choose non-invasive screening, says Dr. Steven Narod of Women’s College, who worked on the research that led to the discovery of the two BRCA mutations in 1994 and 1995.
While surgery can reduce risk (as opposed to screening, which manages risk by monitoring), only about 20 to 30 per cent of women choose that option, says Narod, Canada Research Chair in breast cancer and director of the hospital’s familial breast-cancer research unit. Among those at highest risk of carrying the genes are women of Ashkenazi (European) Jewish descent.
Narod believes fewer than 10 per cent of Ontario women who carry the genetic mutations have been identified. Provincial health insurance pays the cost of genetic testing for those who meet the criteria, and covers preventive mastectomy and breast-reconstruction surgery.

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

My Bad. I was wrong. I am sorry. I was under the impression that it was not covered. Thanks

 

[SneakySnake]

A couple of links I'd recommend reading, the Star article really provides some perspective on why a woman may opt for a preventative mastectomy.

https://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA



https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/diseases_cures/2012/03/09/mastectomy_without_cancer_some_women_choose_not_to_live_with_hereditary_breastcancer_risk.html

Thanks for the links Kyra.

 

[train]

The response here, with one exception, show a much greater appreciation of the medical and human aspects of this action than on the red board. Ya gotta love it here.

 

[jack bauer]

 

[Quarter]

Need your report here as well.

https://www.hubgfe.com/community/showthread.php?53515-The-most-fearsome-man-is-back

 

[thesun]

My Bad. I was wrong. I am sorry. I was under the impression that it was not covered. Thanks

Hmmmmmm

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

Hmmmmmm

More concern for me.... So sweet. I can handle admitting an error. I know some can not, but it is okay. I can handle it. Thanks

 

[thesun]

/-Thumbs-up::/

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

Hmmmmmm:rofl!:

 

[oldguyzer]

The response here, with one exception, show a much greater appreciation of the medical and human aspects of this action than on the red board. Ya gotta love it here.

There's a red board? :LMAO:

 

[Pietro]

:slap:

 

[-b]

You need a good spanking......:whip: