Q&A: is it advisable not to get involved with a girl who has had breast cancer before for health reasons?
February 5, 2012 Categories: Breast Health
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Question by Scarface AKA ROhan J: is it advisable not to get involved with a girl who has had breast cancer before for health reasons?
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hey i was just asking. why are you all getting so mean?
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Answer by Da
Why not. You are not going to catch it.
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That’s fucked up, that’s like not being friends with someone because they have AIDs!
You don’t deserve her anyways, so no.
umm no. i cant spread brest cancer. thats just stupid. no offense to u or whoever told u not to. but its ok. i wont get breast cancer from her. Its not like aids or hiv. it doesnt spread through sex
She hasn’t had a mastectomy, has she?
Cancer is not contagious.
However, YOU seem to self-centered that you would probably leave her cold if you found out that the cancer had returned.
I suggest that for HER sake you break off the relationship before you hurt her emotionally at the very time she nees the most support.
You aren’t going to catch cancer. Nor is it likely she will have a mastectomy. Boys *rolls eyes.
Dude, that’d be like me dumping my girlfriend for having liver failure. She can’t pass it onto you. If you like her, get in there. Stop being so shallow.
well, I guess yes, it could run in your family, and when you have a girl, she actually could have a breast cancer when she grows up
Go ahead, get involved. You can’t catch it. If you really like this girl and are willing to be there for her, then that says a lot for your character. You sound like you would be a great boy friend, but never be scared of getting involved When a woman has breast cancer and if she’s all alone, it’s a dangerous mix. If she has someone who cares for her, that alone will mean everything to her and give her a reason to want to go on. So yes, get involved, You may be just what she needs. God bless you
ADD Oh my gosh, I just read all the other answers. You people are so rude. He is not being self centered because he wants to know about this girl. He’s just wondering for heaven sake.. Come on…lighten up on him
I have nothing to add because I think Tanya has said it all.She is right on the money and the only advice you should take.I also understand your reluctance as this is a serious issue and if you cant be their for the bad as well as the good then you shouldnt be their at all.They arent being mean they just dont know any better.
A ‘girl’ is very unlikely to have had breast cancer – it’s mainly a disease of ageing and almost unheard of in under 25s; fewer than 0.1% of those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and 50% are over 50.
That said, there are no health or other reasons not to get involved with a woman who has had breast cancer, as long as you and she are aware that breast cancer can return at any time, even years after treatment. For most people though, it doesn’t. And even if it did, this would have no health implications for you, it’s not contagious.
Somebody has mentioned the possibility of hereditary breast cancer – in fact hereditary breast cancer is rare, only 5 – 10% of cases are hereditary.
Those of us who’ve had breast cancer are still people, just like everybody else. I’d hate to think nobody would ever get involved with me again because I’ve had it.
If you like someone who’s had breast cancer and she likes you – go ahead and good luck
This girl doesn’t need to deal with people with that sort of attitude.
Let her get on with her life.
Involved as in romantically? It is something that you cannot catch, but I wonder what makes you think that she would want that kind of relationship with somebody now?
For her, what is her main focus is surviving her breast cancer and getting well. Believe me, dating is the furthest thing from her mind right now. Unless you two are good friends and were on the verge of dating, I am sure all her concentration is now on her cancer and beating it.
I would just be a friend to her and keep it at that. Right now, she needs a friend to help her out. Don’t throw dramatics into a life threatening situation.
Just be there for her.
I found that I actually fell more in love with my wife when she was fighting breast cancer. She showed me a strength inside that I did not realize she had. Nothing in life challenges you as much as cancer can. I would advise to just be a friend to her and after her battle you two will be great friends, but for now she needs you as a friend.