Monday, June 19

Would you do it?

Eleven relatives had their stomachs removed when genetic testing revealed they all had a 70% chance of getting stomach cancer. I would do it, for such a nasty disease and such a high risk.And if ten of my cousins join me, we could have a family party before the surgery too. That would be so excellent.

Six family members who had the gene decided not to get the surgery.

4 comments:

  1. that creeps me out! people with no stomachs! yikes!

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  2. yeah, I guess it would be like an extreme version of gastric bypass surgery.

    They have to eat tiny meals very often.

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  3. I would probably do it too, under the circumstances. What a card to be dealt. At the risk of sounding preachy, let's all be greatful for what we do have, it could be worse. Is preachy a word? Hm.

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  4. ah, I hate being grateful for what I have. All right, I'll do it. But I'm not happy about it.

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