I had similar feelings when Angelina Jolie did it many years ago. Seems like a really horrible thing to do to your body preemptively. But I like Kayleigh otherwise.
I’m on Tamoxifen because I had breast cancer at age 59 - and it is not a pill you just take to “block” breast cancer, especially not in your 30s. It has side effects, not the least of which is throwing a woman into early menopause. It can also cause endometrial wall thickening, which can put a woman at risk for uterine cancer. Also, it is only used for certain types of breast cancer (estrogen/progesterone fed cancer) and would do nothing for someone with another type of cancer. All that said, a double mastectomy is drastic and I’ve read it is not a guarantee that a woman with the genetic markers for cancer won’t get it - it just reduces the risk. For some women, it’s worth it. I wouldn’t have done it. Early detection saves lives - breast cancer isn’t the death sentence it was when my Grandmother was diagnosed in 1960. If you have a family history - like my daughter does - be vigilant with self-exam and talk to a Dr about early mammograms. Eat healthy, manage your weight, exercise and avoid smoking and alcohol - all risk factors. Ultimately every woman needs to make her own decision and Kayleigh was very brave to do what she did. I hope she will never have to fight breast cancer.
Estrogen is a vital hormone for a woman's health and well-being, it affects much more than just breast tissue. Some examples are bone density, mood, sleep and much more. Tamoxifen also causes ocular toxicity, so losing your vision at a younger age is a possibility.
Having said that I definitely agree with keto and other effective alternatives like low-dose naltrexone being much healthier alternatives to removing the breast tissue.
Well I'm not expert, but my understanding is that cancer feeds on sugar. Which is why the extremely low carb is able to starve it. I don't know if there are types of cancers that actually like low carb / high fat.
Not because she actually had breast cancer, just because of a family history?
Some women will choose to do this, I know Buddy's (the cake boss guy) wife was at least considering it as well.
Seems like something a feminist would do.
I had similar feelings when Angelina Jolie did it many years ago. Seems like a really horrible thing to do to your body preemptively. But I like Kayleigh otherwise.
Perhaps if they didn't hide the cure?
I’m on Tamoxifen because I had breast cancer at age 59 - and it is not a pill you just take to “block” breast cancer, especially not in your 30s. It has side effects, not the least of which is throwing a woman into early menopause. It can also cause endometrial wall thickening, which can put a woman at risk for uterine cancer. Also, it is only used for certain types of breast cancer (estrogen/progesterone fed cancer) and would do nothing for someone with another type of cancer. All that said, a double mastectomy is drastic and I’ve read it is not a guarantee that a woman with the genetic markers for cancer won’t get it - it just reduces the risk. For some women, it’s worth it. I wouldn’t have done it. Early detection saves lives - breast cancer isn’t the death sentence it was when my Grandmother was diagnosed in 1960. If you have a family history - like my daughter does - be vigilant with self-exam and talk to a Dr about early mammograms. Eat healthy, manage your weight, exercise and avoid smoking and alcohol - all risk factors. Ultimately every woman needs to make her own decision and Kayleigh was very brave to do what she did. I hope she will never have to fight breast cancer.
Estrogen is a vital hormone for a woman's health and well-being, it affects much more than just breast tissue. Some examples are bone density, mood, sleep and much more. Tamoxifen also causes ocular toxicity, so losing your vision at a younger age is a possibility.
Having said that I definitely agree with keto and other effective alternatives like low-dose naltrexone being much healthier alternatives to removing the breast tissue.
Or done a strict keto diet, which has been proved to kill cancer cells.
Well I'm not expert, but my understanding is that cancer feeds on sugar. Which is why the extremely low carb is able to starve it. I don't know if there are types of cancers that actually like low carb / high fat.