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4 Corners - Generation Cancer
4 Corners on ABC had an interesting program on cancer in young adults (under 50) called “Generation Cancer”. Not specific to breast cancer, but breast cancer was mentioned quite a bit.
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My apologies - I didn’t mean for my post to be triggering 🙏
As a fit, active, healthy person diagnosed with breast cancer at 47 with no family history, I felt the program raised many of the questions I had/have. I am pleased that the issue is being highlighted and hopefully the outcome will be further research and support.
I particularly welcomed the segment on financial issues for younger people - taking time off for treatment, lack of super, cost of scans etc. I definitely feel more can be done in that space.
Suki, I thought the program was well presented & didn't personally feel triggered .... as Knowledge is POWER!
I actually think it would encourage people to get checked out if they identify any of the issues raised, specially younger people.
Like you, I was 'fit & healthy' before my diagnosis and the only one in my immediate family who's been diagnosed with any cancer. Not so, afterwards, specially the side effects of AIs! I have my final Onc appointment in 2 weeks ..... and have already weaned myself off the AIs over recent months, so I didn't have to go 'cold turkey'. It has worked for me - as I didn't want my recent big WA adventure to be stuffed, due to ongoing AI aches & pain issues!
It seems logical to me, that the younger age groups (with cancers currently being identified more recently) might be due to increases in the use of pesticides and genetic modification in plants/animals over the last 30-40 years ....
JacJac wishing you all the best with your ongoing treatment. It is UNBELIEVABLE that those with Stage 4 haven't been 'counted' til now (and still not counted in some states/territories) ... well done on your buddy Patrice helping to highlight the issue xx
Take care ladies