Tue Aug 19 2008 14:19:21 By: delinan ( 2988)
Oh I really wish her well, poor girl. What a brave thing to do, and it's probably saved her life. Reconstructive surgery is so good nowadays, so good luck with that Christina.

Tue Aug 19 2008 14:28:41 By: jazmine16 ( 1)
Well I am hoping Christina is able to read this. I can fully imagine what this wonderful funny talented beautiful woman is going through.I was diagnoised with BRCR 4 years ago. I have had 7 tumor removal from both breasts before being told I had the gene. So I do understand the way she feels. Frustrated, angry, confused, the why me syndrome. I am now faced with the same decision, because they found a lump. This was is entirely different than the others, why i am scared. I have touyed with the idea of having a double bi-lateral masectomy for the last 3 months. But the obsticals are major that stand in the way. I have no insurance and because recently I have had to appy for SSI due to a disabilty where I cannot do what i used to do. Matter of fact I have not bene able to do anything. I would love to talk with her, to give me some of that courage she had when she had the surgery. I just can't wrap my head around the surgery. I think she is very couragous and amazing to have the positive outlook! I wish her all the happiness she deserves.
deciding in West Virginia

Tue Aug 19 2008 15:05:15 By: 5felines ( 2)
i can only say how brave of christina she is. wow! i wish her the best in her recovery.

Tue Aug 19 2008 15:13:03 By: skeeter8 ( 1)
BRAVO for you Christina. If you have the gene then no amount of therapy will help. How very brave you are, I was young too when I had cervical cancer and they waited and waited until I had to have it all removed. Cervics, uterus, ovaries , all because they waited. Chemo is not a good feeling at all or the burn of radiation. Take care sweetie

Tue Aug 19 2008 15:16:05 By: momofthree ( 1)
I'am praying for you Christina, I wish you the very best!
My dad has always said how much I look like you and that is wonderful compliment.
You are very brave to do what you are about to do, You need to do what you have to in order to live a long and healthy life.
God Bless and keep smiling!
Your look alike fan!

Tue Aug 19 2008 15:22:56 By: mom of 3 ( 154)
Hey momofthree. Do you really have 3 kids?