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http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/angelina-jolie-says-the-decision-to-deal-with-her-cancer-was-simple-mine-is-not/ar-AA9WfBL?ocid=iehp#page=2

What do you think of this article? Maybe I am being too harsh.

I too am at risk for ovarian cancer and I have kids, which according to this author perhaps makes my decision simpler especially if I have a high level risk. There is risk any time you go under the knife and I would hardly consider Angelina Jolie's surgery an easy decision. I can understand if this woman were younger saying she doesn't want to give up her chance of having kids. The doctor advised her to remove her ovaries by 42. She is 39, single and it sounds like she only wants kids once a man is in the picture. Her chances of having kids are not high at 39 and by 42 the chances are not good. This is not judgment, this is fact. Even with intervention the chances are not that high. I completely understand not wanting to go into early menopause and I don't think it would be any easier for Angelina Jolie than it is for this woman. Also, she seems to think menopause doesn't happen until at least a decade after 42. Perimenopause starts way before the 50s for a lot of women and you can enter menopause in your 40s. It is definitely easier on your body to have the surgery post menopause so I understand that.

I agree with her on one thing-Angelina's money makes it easier to do whatever she feels needs to be done. In that sense Angelina has it easier. Otherwise I see her decision as just as difficult as the author of this piece. Your thoughts?[/quote]

I agree with you wholeheartedly-up to the last paragraph.

I was so irritated with the author throughout. Why attack Jolie because you don't have kids, underwent surgeries, etc. Jolie's op-ed was a piece that should have reminded us all that there are some things that bond us all. No matter how much money you make, illness is a human issue.

While reading the op-ed, there were so many points on which I was able to relate to Jolie despite being a single mom with no Brad Pitt, middle(?) class with no private jet, of a different race, etc. As a survivor of a female cancer, I appreciated that she was so open about her journey when she did not have to be. Struggling to determine the best treatment, the thought of leaving your children behind, struggling to be healthy with the C word over your head are just a few of the things we all go through despite our socio-economic status.

But some would rather carry on with mindless, juvenile-type envy of the rich.

I do not have Jolie's money, but I do have health insurance that provides me with the option to take whatever route I'd like, as Jolie did. It also paid for my genetic testing. I know of non-celebs who've had surgery due to breast cancer AND reconstructive surgery covered by insurance.

Facing cancer is not easy for anyone, regardless of money.

I'm proud of Jolie for her openness and found tremendous comfort in being reminded that I'm not alone and that if Jolie can endure what she did and continue to smile and look good while doing it, so can I.

Wanna know one of the first things I did after receiving my cancer diagnosis? I looked to other cancer survivors as examples and was reminded that this is something I can overcome and continue to live life fully. I found inspiration in celebs who shared their stories when they didn't have to as well as people I know personally.  [/quote]

I agree wholeheartedly with this.  I just made this same choice.  I applaud Jolie for her honesty and bringing this issue into the public eye.  For me, at least, it has made my conversations with others go smoother and is another means of support.[/quote]

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