Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Angelina and Me

I go every year for an annual physical and today is the day.  I always make a list of questions for the doctor and this year I've added Should I get tested for the BRCA gene?  having just read about Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy.

Also on the list:
Is it time for a colonoscopy?
Will you add a breast ultrasound to the prescription for my mammogram?
Should I go to a facility that offers a 3D mammogram?
Do I need another bone density test?
What about the shingles vaccine?

I loved what Angelina said:  "Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of."  

Incidentally, May 12-18 is Women's Health Week.

Wish me luck!  ;-) 

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