Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

[Misfit]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22520720

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer.

The 37-year-old mother of six has explained her reasons for having the surgery in the New York Times.

She said her doctors estimated she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. "I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much I could," she wrote.

 

[vraiblonde]

I thought she already had fake boobs?

 

[slotpuppy]

I am not a big fan of her, but I applaude her for making that tough decision.

 

[JeJeTe]

I thought she already had fake boobs?

I'm not sure but if they were fake wouldn't there still be some real behind the implant? So maybe she had all of the real removed and just left the implant? :shrug:

 

[mAlice]

Mastectomy Risks, Types, Preventative Surgery and Recovery Time on eMedicineHealth

 

[Bay_Kat]

I am not a big fan of her, but I applaude her for making that tough decision.

I thought this same thing when I saw the story on TV this morning.

 

[vraiblonde]

Crank up the Sawzall.

 

[blacklabman]

Brad should have stayed with Jennifer.

 

[Bann]

I am 200% behind the reasoning & practicality of a decision like this when faced with the reality of cancer.

I confess though - my first thought after that was "how long before she does a photospread?" I guess I'll be going to hell for that.

 

[vraiblonde]

I confess though - my first thought after that was "how long before she does a photospread?" I guess I'll be going to hell for that.

I'll bring the tequila and limes.

 

[bresamil]

She can afford the best plastic surgeons,, so I'm sure reconstructive surgery will have her looking as she always has.

I wonder if she is considering a hysterectomy as well with such a high risk of ovarian cancer. That would be the one I'd worry about as its not as noticeable and many aren't diagnosed until they are terminal.

 

[RoseRed]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22520720

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer.

The 37-year-old mother of six has explained her reasons for having the surgery in the New York Times.

She said her doctors estimated she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. "I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much I could," she wrote.

Why the mad face?

 

[Misfit]

Why the mad face?

I like Angelina Jolie..all of her.

 

[Im_Me]

I guess I'm going to hell double, since my first thought was that they were getting saggy after a few babies and this was a good excuse to get them refurbished.

 

[vraiblonde]

I guess I'm going to hell double

Can I put you down for artichoke dip?

 

[RoseRed]

I like Angelina Jolie..all of her.

It's not like you will ever meet her up close and personal.

 

[Misfit]

It's not like you will ever meet her up close and personal.

 

[MMM_donuts]

Sadly, my first thoughts were that she hadn't been much of a headliner lately and is trying yet another different angle to shed the homewrecker image.

 

[vraiblonde]

Sadly, my first thoughts were that she hadn't been much of a headliner lately and is trying yet another different angle to shed the homewrecker image.

Bann, Im_Me and I will save you a seat. We could use some Fritos.

 

[Pete]

I heard her boobs were on ebay already.