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Vangirl
9 months agoMember
Yes, knowing that one detail was crucial to our understanding of how Ms McPherson survived breast cancer without conventional treatment. As Norman Swan pointed out, there is a not-insignificant percentage of women with DCIS who will not go on to develop full-blown breast cancer, whether or not they get conventional treatment. She played a game of Russian roulette and won, lucky for her.Esjay said:Thanks BCNA for your current discussion between Dr Charlotte Tottman & Kirsten Pilatti. Some very valuable level headed advice there!
Another good podcast to watch is on ABC news with Dr Norman Swan on this same issue. He states that Elle's cancer was DCIS, and as soon as he told us that one detail it placed her whole story in perspective.
No more did I think dark thoughts of her or question my own treatment decisions..how crucial that we have the WHOLE story before we pass judgment. She has a right to make her own educated decisions just like us all. Unfortunately media so often omits important details that skew the information & we start to believe fake news.
I'm sure if I'd had the time or money to ask as many doctors for their opinion as she did it would have only confused me more! Very thankful for the brilliant surgeons and oncologists that we have here in Australia that are at the head of their game! When you know they hold multidisciplinary meetings to discuss your individual case, and can arrive at unanimous decisions that have your best at heart, you know you can't go wrong with putting your faith & trust in their knowledge & expertise.
All the best for all those travelling this road!
Remember it's the diamonds that pass through the greatest pressure that shine brightest!
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