It's not all Kylie

Hi jaci, as you'll see I wrote a humongous response back to Annie- so much STUFF to get out there. Yes I agree with you the concern you feel for the I effectiveness of mammograms. According to my oncologist if I hadn't been diagnosed I would have been dead- DEAD- in 18 months, cos the cancer was so aggressive. This is a fact I want women- young woman under 50 - to know!!! I think the focus on the successful early diagnosis makes younger women complacent, if they self exam, get a clear mammogram they think they're safe. With so much publicity around breast cancer 'survivors' people forget that breast cancer STILL is the biggest killer of women under 50! We can't bury our heads in the sand if we want a cure- vigilance is the key! I tell my friends to demand a ultra sound! And listen to heir bodies. In response to ur 'Olivia newton John' centre- I also take issue with that too. After you've been thru the harrowing chemo, rads etc and you feel like you just need to go away and be nurtured for a while, well just make sure your financially well off! The ONJ centre at Byron costs $1000's. Celebraties do get the focus on BC but they don't necessarily have to face the same issues. The costs associated with treatment is financially draining and psychologically it adds another dimension to everyday woman's experiences. Thanks for sharing your thoughts jaci Jac x