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Thursday, December, 04, 2008

Christina Applegate’s Decision: What Would You Do?

by  PJ Hamel
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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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 f...

 

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  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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