Sharon Osbourne Had a Double Mastectomy: Would You Be as Cautious?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/11/05 17:00:00

Related Topics: Sharon Osbourne, America's Got Talent, Pearl Osbourne

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It seems that when it comes to looking after her health, there’s no one tougher than Sharon Osbourne. The “America’s Got Talent” judge revealed to Hello! Magazine (as reported on The Mail Online) that she had a double mastectomy after she was told by doctors that she carries a gene which makes her susceptible to breast cancer. Find out more details in the video below.

Osbourne beat colon cancer 10 years ago, and was adamant that she was going to be put through that again. She said that "I've had cancer before, and I didn't want to live under that cloud," and that she decided “to just take everything off.” She added that it “wasn't a big decision, it was a no-brainer," and was mainly motivated by her new granddaughter, Pearl: "I want to be around for a long time and be a grandmother to Pearl."

She seems in remarkably good spirits about the operation, saying that "I didn't even think of my breasts in a nostalgic way,” and insisting that “It's not 'pity me.' It's a decision I made that's got rid of this weight that I was carrying around." Would you be as cautious as Sharon?

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Flowers 2012/11/06 14:17:50

Yes

+5
Breast cancer is a sneaky killer. Even IF you do your yearly checks, and self exams, there is still a chance for asymptomatic cancer to be developing. If I were told I had the gene, and there was a good chance I would get breast cancer, I would have the surgery. Nothing is worth the pain and suffering that cancer treatments cause.
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hippycat 2012/11/09 11:39:53

No

I don't think I could do that but then I am not in her group. It's certainly a very difficult decision......

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Rdtourist 2012/11/08 15:43:40

Yes

One of my cousins had a double, her father's family had a strong history.

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carla.fitch.33 2012/11/08 04:21:09

Yes

Yes. I would rather not take any chances.

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Rdtourist to carla.f... 2012/11/08 15:46:23

It would also be nice if the article indicated Osbourne was NOT going to be put through that again, the article actually leaves that open by omission.

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Sue MacDonald Kyak 2012/11/08 03:43:05

Yes

Her reasons were very good ones, she wants to be there for her family.

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Pam 2012/11/08 02:51:08

Yes

+2
Hell yeah take them both, better safe than sorry. Boobs are not that important .

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MeliAlto 2012/11/07 21:44:28

Yes

If I knew I carried this partcular gene that made me more likely than not to develop breast cancer, and there'd been a history of breast cancer in my family, and apparently had a past cancer scare (didn't Sharon have that happen several years ago?), then I think I'd be open to doing the same thing.

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Liz 2012/11/07 21:24:12

Yes

I think if that happened to me I maybe would have the same thing (if that made any kind of sense)..I have 2 Aunts that are breast cancer survivors and thank God for them everyday..

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pennie 2012/11/07 20:35:46 (edited)

Yes

+1
I think that was smart of her, I saw her TV show, talking about it, she carried the gene.

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kofp 2012/11/07 20:18:41 (edited)

No

Vitamin B-17 cures cancers. Don't believe the FDA, ACS and AMA propaganda. Crack open the pits and eat the seeds of many fruits like apricots, peaches and plums, never get cancer! Tribes of people all over the world never had a cancer case because of having this in their diet.

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pennie to kofp 2012/11/07 20:38:54

+2
stop telling people that LIE, if that was the case people would not have cancer at all. Steve Jobs thought the same, and he didnt get the help he should have gotten, and died. Eat fruit seeds what the f&*k ever.

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kofp to pennie 2012/11/07 21:23:12 (edited)

Well his case might have been too advanced at that point for it to work.

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Sue Mac... to kofp 2012/11/08 03:44:49

You can't possibly believe that.

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Chris to kofp 2012/11/08 07:47:51 (edited)

+1
The only plant that shows promise to help cure cancer is cannabis oil concentrate, but you should still follow any any possible routes under a doctor's guidance to fight cancer.

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blumunofky 2012/11/07 18:39:49

Yes

Incredibly brave!

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Brother Bo 2012/11/07 17:34:58

No

You don't have a medical problem with your foot, but you have it removed just because you may have an ingrown toenail sometime in the future... Don't have a piece of your body removed if there isn't anything wrong with it.. Sorry, but I like to see boobs right where they belong.

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MeliAlto to Brother Bo 2012/11/07 21:47:46

+1
Not the same. As far as I know, nobody has ever died from an ingrown toenail. They may have died from an advanced infection, but not from the ingrown nail itself. Women die from breast cancer every single day, and oftentimes undetected until it's too late.

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Sue Mac... to Brother Bo 2012/11/08 03:47:07

She carried the breast cancer gene so there was a very good chance she'd eventually have breast cancer, not quite the same.

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Sarah Alexander 2012/11/07 16:06:36

Yes

It's smart and worth it for the peace of mind.

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Darr247 2012/11/07 15:47:53

No

She should have watched Unforgiven the night before.

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Nameless 2012/11/07 15:18:46

Yes

Sharon Osbourne is an incredible person, in my opinion. I admire her a lot and wish her all the best!

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pennie to Nameless 2012/11/07 20:39:42

So do I

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TasselLady 2012/11/07 15:12:44

Yes

There's a possibility that I would. Nowadays there is breat reconstruction, and from what I hear some doctors are very good at it. She can always go that route. But then she's the money for it too.

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El Prez 2012/11/07 06:29:15

Yes

+1
Her breasts, her call. it is sad and hopefully there will be some curing in the near future.

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darlenedoskas1969 2012/11/07 06:28:23

No

but I haven't lived her life

she has

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mike browne 2012/11/07 03:11:44
~SweetAngel~ 2012/11/07 03:01:50

Yes

+1
Yes.. good for her, my Aunt did the same thing 13 yrs ago and is still with us today..

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La 2012/11/07 00:17:31

No

But I can understand why she did. She's an older woman and she's had cancer before. It would depend on the likelihood of me getting cancer but I wouldn't want to lose both breasts at such a young age.

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mae 2012/11/06 23:38:57

Yes

+1
Concidering her family history of familial-linked cancers, and the staging of her own cancer, plus all her lab work, xrays, and physicians and surgeons advice? I quess I would.

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FanOreilly 2012/11/06 21:01:35

Yes

+1
If I ever get a double testicle-ectomy I would have to vote Democrat.

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SIMPATTYCO to FanOreilly 2012/11/06 21:56:51

+2
That was not very "PITHY" of you Oreilly.

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Darr247 to FanOreilly 2012/11/07 15:50:10

Gee, Billie... the way you're losing hair, we thought you already had that done.

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FanOreilly to Darr247 2012/11/07 22:37:33

No I don't want to be a nutless swish like you.

Wash your goatee...looks like you didn't get all the seed off.

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JustBeingAtPeace 2012/11/06 19:38:00

Yes

Kudos to her!

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wolfdncr 2012/11/06 19:18:20

Yes

+1
I would rather be alive then have boobs

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art1ej 2012/11/06 18:12:42

Yes

+2
If the risk was high enough plus shes had cancer before with 33% chance or survival....

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whowasphone 2012/11/06 17:29:04

Yes

the top commenter makes excellent points and I agree.

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Princess 2012/11/06 16:46:58

Yes

She has good reasons to do it.

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MissAdventure 2012/11/06 16:38:32

No

Seems like a bit of an overreaction to me, and I'm a cancer survivor myself. I focus on living a healthy style, and having frequent scans and follow-up appointments.

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John to MissAdv... 2012/11/06 17:14:15

+4
Just to let you know, I am a man and maybe I am wrong, but my girlfriend's daughter, (beautiful, married, 3 kids, also a gunny in the Marines) has this gene. She had a hysterectomy and mastectomy because here chances of getting cancer were 86%. Those are bad odds and this cancer is brutal. She can do breast reconstruction. I just think better safe than sorry. Best wishes to you for a healthy and long life.
My girlfriend has to be checked for the gene as well.

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