bigway 4 #1 August 20, 2008 http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-08-19-applegate-mastectomies_N.htm I feel terrible for any woman who has to go through this. It must be a bit more aweful for this girl considering her breasts are what more or less made her famous. She made her livelyhood from people staring at her breasts and now has to live without them. Must be mentally killing her. Big decision, i hope it all goes well for her. Before anyone is a smart ass about it as they usually are on this site when it comes to celebrities take a moment to think about how this is a very serious issue for all females and must be a very hard choice for them to live with. She not only made the choice of health over vanity but also released the news to the world and has taken on a position as a role model for all woman in this situation. I applaud her. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 August 20, 2008 She made a very difficult decision. And a good one in her own heart. High five to her! Heal well Christina. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #3 August 20, 2008 She's going to go through about 8 months of reconstructive surgeries. I heard she was joking about it saying that at least she'll have a nice rack when she's 80. That she'll have the nicest boobs in the entire nursing home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #4 August 20, 2008 don't the replace the bad boobies with some implants though?? I wouldnt guess they leave you boobless, they got some nice looking implants these days. I can't believe I just wrote bad boobies...WTF if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 August 20, 2008 Quote She's going to go through about 8 months of reconstructive surgeries. I heard she was joking about it saying that at least she'll have a nice rack when she's 80. That she'll have the nicest boobs in the entire nursing home. She jokes out of mental anguish. It's a survival skill.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #6 August 20, 2008 Most woman are left with no breasts and just a scar. they usually have an exterior fake padding to put in their bra. Not all can afford implants. Implans i can not imagine would be covered under health inssurance. So yes, they are left with no breasts. Sounds like christina will have reconstructive surgery and i imagine that is a hell of a lot more intense than just having implants so would cost a fortune. Either way, right now she does not have any breats and that must be devastating to her emotional well being. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #7 August 20, 2008 no doubt, thats pretty harsh. didn't even cross my mind that insurance wouldn't flip the bill for that. that is typical insurance bullshit though they will cover just enough to leave you all gimp and shit and broke if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 August 20, 2008 Quote no doubt, thats pretty harsh. didn't even cross my mind that insurance wouldn't flip the bill for that. that is typical insurance bullshit though they will cover just enough to leave you all gimp and shit and broke She's brave. Money or not. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #9 August 20, 2008 oh yeah lisa, she's fucking gangsterif you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 August 20, 2008 Quote oh yeah lisa, she's fucking gangster Put the alcohol down.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 5 #11 August 20, 2008 huh?? i'm only about 3 beers in. what i meant is yes, she is hardcore if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #12 August 20, 2008 Quoteoh yeah lisa, she's fucking gangster LMAO. yeah she is .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #13 August 20, 2008 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #14 August 20, 2008 She seems to be a courageous, down-to-earth woman, and I have a lot of respect for her. I wish the best for her.Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #15 August 20, 2008 QuoteShe jokes out of mental anguish. It's a survival skill. IMO, that doesn't make the joke not funny. Part of the benefit of joking to cope with the anguish is making people laugh and smile._____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #16 August 20, 2008 QuoteI feel terrible for any woman who has to go through this. It must be a bit more aweful for this girl considering her breasts are what more or less made her famous. She made her livelyhood from people staring at her breasts and now has to live without them. Must be mentally killing her. Big decision, i hope it all goes well for her. Assuming that at 36 years old she still relies on her breasts for her self-esteem and feeling of worth is selling her short. Perhaps she has gotten over the idea of forever thinking that her breasts make her what she is. Perhaps she's matured and come to understand that fleeting youthful appearance and sex appeal are not a solid foundation, since they can disappear in an instant. That's why I respect her. I'm not discounting that what you raised is a tremendous issue that confronts any woman who has to go through that, but I want to give Ms. Applegate credit for being deeper than just someone who thinks, "My breasts are gone, so my life is over." Like you, I applaud her.Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #17 August 20, 2008 With the BRCA mutation though she honestly has even more to think about.....She will likely be making a decision on an oopherectomy once the breast issue is done. There are several reasons for that: 1. Association between breast cancer and ovarian cancers 2. If hers is an estrogen driven cancer, removing the ovaries help with preventing recurrance. So not only will she be considering having the external symbol of "womanliness" removed, but the internal ones as well. It's a tough situation and I admire the strength of character of all that have to make that decision. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelMoore 0 #18 August 20, 2008 If I were her, I would have at least tried to fight the cancer. Mastectomy (and notice I took the time to spell it correctly) should only be used as a last resort. She went too far too soon, in my opinion. Having a genetic predisposition doesn't dictate the desecration of your body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,117 #19 August 20, 2008 The genetic predisposition can increase your chance of having breast cancer to 84% (I got that from USA Today this morning, so it must be true). Those are pretty lousy odds. It's not a stupid decision; it's one she made about her body. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug925 0 #20 August 20, 2008 Got to disagree here. Why try to fight it with poisons, and radiation therapy? That will desecrate the body MUCH more then the decision she made. (IMHO) Doug. I have never developed indigestion from eating my words. Winston Churchill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 August 20, 2008 QuoteI feel terrible for any woman who has to go through this. It must be a bit more aweful for this girl considering her breasts are what more or less made her famous. She made her livelyhood from people staring at her breasts... And now she'll find out who here real friends truly are, and which ones were only interested in her tits. While what has happened to her is a horrible thing, this could be a silver lining in her gray cloud. I've always wondered how women with big tits separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak, and filter out which guys are interested in them only for their tits, and which ones really care about them as a person. Input is needed here from women with big tits... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #22 August 20, 2008 Quote Got to disagree here. Why try to fight it with poisons, and radiation therapy? That will desecrate the body MUCH more then the decision she made. (IMHO) Doug. Unfortunately, she'll probably also have to go through radiation and chemo, but the surgery gives her much better long term odds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #23 August 20, 2008 It wasn't just her tits that made her hot. She'll still be a good-looking woman with or without them. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 August 20, 2008 QuoteIt wasn't just her tits that made her hot. She'll still be a good-looking woman with or without them. Absolutely. But how many guys that wanted to bed her before, will now no longer express interest in her, and run the other way? Those that still stick around in her life, are the ones that are keepers. The others, were never really her true friends anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #25 August 20, 2008 Good job on her part for making a tough decision. I hope she gets well, then gets nice new tits to show all of us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
