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“Why Doctors Are Rethinking Breast-Cancer Treatment.” Time Magazine, October 1, 2015.
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Personal choices are just that choices… And they are personal. Opinions are opinions- they are personal too.
In my opinion, we have been brainwashed into being told what is best…. By mostly well meaning people being unwittingly guided by the almighty dollar of corporate greed.
Thermography is a much better option than mammograms. Less invasive… Less damaging… No radiation…. More specific…
I have worked in radiation oncology for 25 years. In the radiation world we have gone from mastectomies only or radiation that burned the skin to very very modern technology that is practically seamless. I see the woman who do not get their mammograms including the 30 year old with stage 4 Breast cancer and small children at home that they will never see grow up. You may not think there have been great strides in research but that research is not only about a cure! It is about treating a potentially deadly cancer that is very common in this world. It is better to be safe and get your mammogram then to not. You do not want to see what I see and your comments are very one sided and potentially dangerous to woman. As a woman please make an informed decision. Yes we would all like to see a cure for cancer but there are hundreds of different types, cell types, etc. It’s not as easy as you may think. The changes in technology that relates to quality and quantity of life is worth every penny that goes into research.
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I totally agree with you! In fact I just came to that conclusion lately after doing some research on breast cancer treatments and early detection. I have learned that mammograms can actually cause cancer in some cases! I am tired of all the fear caused by the “pink” program also! I wonder if someone is getting rich off that!
I totally agree with you. Have been doing some research on the treatment of breast cancer and early detection and it sounds like mammograms can actually cause breast cancer! I will think long and hard before I have another one. I’ll try to eat a healthy diet and get exercise and not worry about it! I am fortunate to come from a line of women that haven’t had breast cancer so that helps in making this decision. Of course that doesn’t mean I can’t get
Missy is entitled to her personal opinion. I’m surprised she linked it to the Title 9 company. I did not have my first mammogram at 40 when it was suggested by my doctor. I kept putting it off for four years. I have no family history of breast cancer. Well, this year I got a mammogram, and guess what? I have an aggressive form of DCIS and it doesn’t respond to hormone therapy. During the lumpectomy, the doctor found the the cancer was much worse than she thought. Genetic testing also revealed I had a chance of developing another form of breast than I actually had. Every woman’s breast cancer diagnosis is unique. I will no longer be supporting Title 9.
As a full time mammographer who chose this profession I believe fully in choice. AND, I believe that when we have a voice it is best used responsibly. This, in my opinion was irresponsible.
I will no longer support this company.
While I am not in agreement with Missy’s “musings” on mammograms, I appreciate that everyone needs to make the health decisions that are best for them. HOWEVER, I do feel that it is irresponsible and an abusive use of business resources to utilize your client database to disseminate your opinion on such an important topic. You have crossed a line beyond supporting the focus of your business to highlighting YOUR opinions on a conversation beyond Title Nine, and breaching the relationship I initiated with your company. Disappointing.
I agree.
While both occur in the breast, DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is far different from IDC (invasive ductal carcinoma). Monitoring may be legitimate for slow growing DCIS, but waiting could prove deadly for those whose cancer is the invasive type. Mammograms can detect both at an early stage. Further testing can determine which type you actually have before treatment is considered. Three years ago a routine yearly mammogram spotted my invasive type at a very early stage. A few days later this was confirmed by ultrasound and a needle biopsy in the radiologist’s office. Because the radiologist reading my mammogram had such a good eye and it was caught so early, my lumpectomy was small. Because the cancer had not spread to my lymph nodes, I was spared chemo. I do believe Dr. Lily Sagard of Fairfax Radiology saved my life. Testing following mammography can help determine the aggressiveness of a tumor and an appropriate course of treatment. Empowerment means taking control of one’s life based on knowledge and evidence. To forego a test that could provide such information is foolhardy and like hiding one’s head in the sand. I refuse to risk my life by remaining ignorant. I also carefully consider how my charitable contributions are being spent and donate accordingly, but that’s another issue. Please, please stay informed about your health through the best test we currently have for catching this disease at a curable stage. Please reconsider.
Sorry for the typos in my previous comments. My cat was sitting in front of me on my keyboard and I see several errors! Yikes. Sorry about that.