A controversial breastcancer test and teenage plastic surgery
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.
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I know a few girls who had nose jobs, one back in the 8th grade and a few in highschool. My 14 yr old sisters friend has nose surgery but it was because of a deviated septum- i think. For teens, I guess if its for medical reasons, go for it, but when its just to fix “flaws” thats not right, esp if your the teens parents, your telling them that they are not perfect the way they are so go ahead and have the surgery. They will think that when ever they arent happy with something, they can “fix-it”
I mean we all have what we think are flaws, i know i do-I would love to get a few things done, tummy tuck, my nose( thanks to my dads side!) and after im done havign kids, my breasts(im 20 and they are already making me depressed to look at) but i probably wont ever go ahead and have surgery.
“flaws” make us different than everyone else, and why cant one teach their child to embrace and love themselves no matter what?
I’m with you, the whole teens and plastic surgery thing just sickens me.
I have to say I am ok with the breast cancer thing. My grandama and all her sisters had it and I am definitely worried about my mom and aunts and then myself and sister. I am hoping and praying it is not genetic since they all got it later in life. But if I could find out I was going to get it and be pro active about it, I just might. I am not one to deal with illness well, so it might give me the control I like to have and make it easier for me.
The plastic surgery thing…a big Hell No! Crazy!
I don’t think I would have the surgery before the diagnosis, but it would be something to think about, I definately see why she did it.
that Dr. was the bachelor a couple of years ago..hehe..
As for the breast cancer test, I’m not sure I’d want the test in the first place. I don’t really trust tests that focus on what “could be.” But, honestly, if I did take it and get a positive result, I have no idea what I’d do. I’d definitely want to do my own research on all of before making any type of decision.
Lipo at 12? Just crazy. At 12, your body is still going through so many changes, that it’s just plain dangerous. I can’t imagine any doctor performing it without a life-threatening reason. At 11/12, I was still chubby, but within the year, I hit a growth spurt and got incredibly skinny. I would never let my child get any “enhancement” surgery done while I had a say in it. I would hope I had taught them that they were beautiful as is.
If the test that you are referring to is the BRAC I or BRAC II test and she tested positive, then she did do the right thing. If you are a carrier of this gene, all Doctors counsel you before administering the test and strongly advise that you remove all breast tissue and the ovaries if faced with a positive result. I think the main problem is that you not only face a greater chance of developing breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer has very few symptoms and it is called the silent killer. Usually it is too late when it is discovered that you have it. This is why women go to extreme measures to save their lives. To me, boobs are just boobs and you can get new ones. If you are done having children, you really don’t need your ovaries anymore either. I would rather LIVE without my breasts and ovaries, than DIE with them.
And by the way, this is exactly what Christina Applegate just did. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, had the test and it came out positive. I bet the general public does not know that she not only decided to remove both of her breasts, but also her ovaries.
And yes, I’m a breast cancer survivor.
My mom died of breast cancer 5 years ago. I still wouldn’t volunteer to go get the removal surgery done though. Since I know I’m at a higher risk, I’m just going to be extra careful. If it’s caught at an early stage, there’s a very high survival rate. And, the reason I wouldn’t get the surgery isn’t because I want to keep my boobs. (They’re non existent anyway.) I just wouldn’t want to go through a major surgery like that just for a chance that I could develop breast cancer…it seems a little extreme to me.
For the plastic surgery….No WAY would I EVER suggest or condone my little daughter getting plastic surgery. That’s ridiculous!! Everyone has “issues” at that age, plastic surgery isn’t going to solve them.
My gosh, with the first thing I’m not so sure that I’d like that test. It would give someone the ability to say sorry, I’m going to look at the negative and not live life like each day is the last, I’m going to focus on all the negative things.
And secondly I don’t think I’ll ever allow my daughters to have cosmetic plastic surgery while they are living under my house. No questions asked. Then again, I’m not the kind of person to EVER get plastic surgery myeslf.
On the second topic, the way plastic surgery is misused these days makes me so sad. It’s really sad how people look for beauty in all of the wrong places. I hope to teach my children to love themselves for who they are not what they look like.
I’ve considered plastic surgery myself, but then snapped back into reality. I’m proud of my stretch marks, sagging breasts, the lump on my nose and everything in between. When my dad is gone, I can look in the mirror and see a little piece of him on my face. When my kids are grown I can look at my stretch marked tummy and remember the life that grew in there.
On the first topic, I don’t see it as extreme at all. Breast cancer is deadly! To me, breasts are nothing more than a tool to feed my children. If and only if, I had no desire to have any more children and a reliable test indicated I had a higher probability of getting breast cancer would I be open to a double mastectomy.
There’s no way I would let my child get plastic surgery. Once she’s done growing there are certain operations I would consider. My husband’s side of the family have really really large noses and I’d let her get a nosejob if she wanted it. I don’t know how people go through some of those surgeries when they aren’t necessary? Have you ever seen one of those tummy tucks on dr. 90210? That scared the crap out of me and I definitely won’t be getting one of those. I’m probbaly going to get boobs though when I’m done having kids… pregnancy and the breast pump totally wrecked mine…