tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post1599430664573509333..comments2024-01-08T15:24:14.843-06:00Comments on From Beginning to End...and Back Again: Angelina Jolie and Her BreastsLisa Jacques Elamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436627482635590384noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-7719786950843368242013-05-15T17:48:18.419-05:002013-05-15T17:48:18.419-05:00I have a friend who is still in the process of rad...I have a friend who is still in the process of radiation and breast reconstruction. She was self employed so the treatments cut off her income. I did what little I could to support her and thankfully she has many many friends who are also helping her in countless different ways.<br /><br />When I heard AJ's "news" my first reaction was "What a loss of a national treasure" (Yeah, I know) Immediately after that however I thought "Good for her." After watching a close friend go through it I wouldn't wish breast cancer on anyone.<br /><br />http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/home?link=ctg_bcs_home_from_ths_thank-you_sitenav<br /><br />Your click compels corporate sponsors to donate money for breast cancer cause. Click daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-3090371528754557302013-05-15T16:27:41.485-05:002013-05-15T16:27:41.485-05:00To the commenter who was asking why this made the ...To the commenter who was asking why this made the national news, that is not AJ's fault. I think she came out about this when talking either to a talk show or magazine, then the other press got a hold of it. Granted, there is much in the world going on that is news worthy but in the media's ever growing desire to divert from Benghazi, the Navy Seals and the million other crimes being perpetrated against Americans and this country, it is really no surprise that AJ's boobs would be what the media chose to report on. I tend to disagree though that she should have kept this private. Like the blogger stated, because she didn't it has people talking and women learning about genetic testing and life saving procedures. Do I think this needs to remain the headline? No. But I do think it has it purpose and I am glad she spoke out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-82974934136192797752013-05-15T11:34:48.649-05:002013-05-15T11:34:48.649-05:00I believe that the choice that Angelina and her fa...I believe that the choice that Angelina and her family made was a very well thought out soulution that worked for her and her family. For anyone else to make comments that put that decision down is crazy. Oh believe me I know that others have opinions and that is fine. But this is a personal decision that THEY made. I believe that its amazing that there IS this choice that can be made as with many other cancers.....this option isn't available. MarniJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032889049262115601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-69938234224789615982013-05-15T11:09:27.937-05:002013-05-15T11:09:27.937-05:00I applaud what she did, but why put make it nation...I applaud what she did, but why put make it national news. There are more important things we should be reporting. What she did should of been a private thing not for the TV. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-63048474571886755202013-05-15T11:09:02.970-05:002013-05-15T11:09:02.970-05:00Lovely informative blog. Thank you for sharing thi...Lovely informative blog. Thank you for sharing this information. The more women who know they have a choice, then the more women who might just be saved. J'nellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1875195811184851268.post-78551053830724756662013-05-15T10:53:06.733-05:002013-05-15T10:53:06.733-05:00I did not know you could do genetic testing for ca...I did not know you could do genetic testing for cancer. I find this interesting. I also did not know about Angelina. I guess I was in a media black out yesterday. Great blog and great information. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com