Angelina Steps Up

Agelina Jolie

"My children  know I love them and will do anything 

to be with them as long as I can.” 

About 30% of women carrying the specific gene markers for breast cancer do what Angelina Jolie did--removal of the breasts and reduction of risk by up to 95--97% for breast cancer.  The genetic test is about 3K not to mention preventive surgery, rarely covered by insurance.  Many women remain vulnerable and cannot exercise Angelina's option.  It is said that the percentage of women having this surgery is trending upward because of the advances in skillful reconstruction.     The premature death of her mother at age 56 from cancer made its statement for her and now she has turned life on its head to make her own statement.  True beauty is the love we have of others and the sacrifices we make for them. What are the deep inner gifts we have in our lives that we pass on to our children and to others? There is a saying that when we give our lives away, that's when we really can feel the love that we have for others.