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Christina Applegate’s Decision: What Would You Do?

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“This was the choice I made.”With those words, spoken in an interview on Good Morning, America earlier today, Christina Applegate summed up her decision to have a double mastectomy. The television actress had both breasts removed three weeks ago, after cancer was found in one breast, and ...
  1. Thank you...
    Anonymous
    Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    ... this was beautifully written, and informative.

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    re: Thank you...
    PJ Hamel
    Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Quite a challenging decision to have to make. Thanks so much for connecting - PJH

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  2. AJ herself.
    Anonymous
    Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 07:37 AM

    I was navigated to your site by accident (looking up a pain reliever my Dr. perscribed for my broken toe) but want to say I think you are beautiful and God bless you and your candor in dealing and overcoming your "bump in the road of life". You are an inspiration to me girl!

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    re: AJ herself.
    PJ Hamel
    Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 08:38 AM

    Well, thanks Anonymous, and stay in touch here - we can't help your broken toe, but maybe you'll find something else here that touches you! - PJH

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    re: re: AJ herself.
    Anonymous
    Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 02:50 PM

    thanks! i will keep your site

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  3. Ms. Applegate's choice
    shell
    Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 08:20 PM

    I really don't think it is any one's business what another person chooses to do in this situation.  Each individual's choice is highly unique and very personal.  I had  to make the same decision last year and it is of no consequence to anyone what I chose to do. I find it very distasteful to hold  a forum on what people think about someone elses choice.  Unless you have walked in her shoes, or anyone elses who has had to cross this road, you have no idea what you will do. 

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    re: Ms. Applegate's choice
    PJ Hamel
    Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for your thoughts. I agree, it's a very personal choice, and I did say that. I think perhaps a forum like this might actually help other women who have to make this choice, so I disagree with you, that we shouldn't be free to air our views here. Many of us have faced this choice; and I hope the many who come after us find some help here. Thanks again for connecting-  PJH

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  4. bilateral mastectomy
    Judy Kolbaba
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 04:12 PM

     I chose a bilateral mastectomy, after the second diagnosis in my left breast, that had been seen on an MRI my surgeon ordered post chemo for cancer to the right.  It was such a shock, to have a second dx right on top of the first.  I am not good when having to wait for test results, and I had visions of me climbing the wall after each mammogram, had I chosen to keep my breasts.  I certainly admire Christina Applegate, being as young as she was, I was 55 at diagnosis, and feel, for me, this made my decision that much easier. For me, this was the best decision I could have made.

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