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I'd heard about her breast cancer diagnosis but had no idea about this aftershock of increased radical mastectomies in the public! Great exploration of the delta behind what is recommended and how that might not always match what is "right" for an individual patient.

Similarly, when I was in practice as a vet, I had to remind myself that everyone has a unique relationship with their animals and may value them differently; just because they wouldn't opt for the same care I would doesn't mean they don't love their pet too

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Oct 9, 2023Liked by Stacy Wentworth, M.D.

Thanks for sharing such a medical-historical event. You are doing great work, Stacy!

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Thanks, Brock!

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I have metastasised prostate cancer that's in my bones. I have started a cartoon series on living with my cancer called Chemo Freak, on Substack. You may enjoy ot!

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deletedOct 15, 2023Liked by Stacy Wentworth, M.D.
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This is such a good point, Denyse. The "war" metaphor ignores the PTSD and other significant aftereffects of cancer. It also totally ignores prevention. I never use it with my patients.

This article from a South Korean scientist recently re-examined "The War on Cancer 50 years later." On the second page, he encourages us all to re-examine the war metaphor. There are always casualties of war. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8749321/pdf/jcp-26-4-219.pdf

Thank you so much for your comment. I also hope you have hooked up with @yvonnemcclaren.

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