I randomly came across this TV show called The Doctors the other day. I don’t watch a lot of tv, so when I do, i will watch about anything. Plus, the main dr. is a bit of a stud muffin, so its easy on the eyes.

I digress………

The topic was on this controversial new test that can assist in predicting the chances of contracting breast cancer.  For me, the key word is “chances” of breast cancer. In other words, don’t count your chickens before they are there and HAVE cancer.

During the show, they had a woman on who took this test and it did predict that she was more likely to have breast cancer. She stated that because her mother died from breast cancer and because she had that higher possibility, she felt it necessary to have a preventative Double Mastectomy AND have her ovaries removed, with the full support of her husband. Her reasoning was that she has two sons and there is nothing more important then being around for them, which I agree with. And in her defense, once removed, she had stage 0 breast cancer (which are precancerous cells) in one of her breasts. But stage 0 breast cancer has a 100% survival rate according to WebMD.

But doesn’t it seem a little EXTREME, that before actual diagnosis, that this test would make women think they have to prevent by major surgery, when in fact, breast cancer can often result in just chemo, a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy? Instead, she had a DOUBLE mastectomy and removed her ovaries.

Good. Grief.

So what do you think?

Would you take this type of test so you could know a possible, future outcome and if it came back positive for the marker they are looking for, would you take preventative measures like a mastectomy, before you were actually diagnosed with cancer?

Have you HAD cancer and does that influence how you feel now?

Second topic…they were doing a show on teens and plastic surgery. They actually had a 12 year old on who had liposuction. She was 14 now and her MOTHER signed for her to have this surgery. And she said, and I quote (the mom) “its no different then buying her a car”. Umm. Did I miss something? What kind of dr gives lipo to a 12 year old without telling her to go out and EXERCISE first. They had that dr. on and he said the family told him that the girls dad was going to die (or something similar, i don’t remember all the details) and that she wanted him to see her differently or something. Ugg, I wish I could remember it all. I don’t care the ORIGINAL reason from it, but now the girl said she wanted to look like “anna nicole”.

“Hey daddy? Can you get me some new boobs for my 14th birthday? Oh, thanks! I love you daddy!”

The mom was letting her have boobs (this was after the lipo) and the girl, now clearly addicted to plastic surgery and in severe denial over it, said she just wanted her “boobs, lips, and arms” done…that’s all. THAT’S ALL?

Would you ever let your child get plastic surgery that wasn’t for a deformity? My answer is..No. And Hell No. And F*ck No. And, oh yeah, NO.

Upcoming shows on this show this week, if you are interested, are:

The parents of four-year-old twin girls are fighting for their daughters’ lives as they slide into childhood Alzheimer’s. Also, postpartum depression affects one in eight women. Are you at risk?

Precocious puberty affects girls as young as five years of age. Find out what changes to watch for in your daughters. And, always wanted to have a nose job, but afraid to go under the knife? See Dr. Ordon’s no-surgery nose job!

An incredible robotic technology transforms surgery as we know it. See a live demonstration onstage! And, do you know what’s really in school lunches? We do, and it will shock you.

In an epic battle of life and death, Casey survives an alligator attack but loses his arm. You won’t believe how he did it! And, did you know most PMS symptoms can be prevented? Find out how.