Kylie's breast cancer.

garinda · 17-05-2005, 07:40

Literally just woke up to the radio news that Kylie Minogue has cancelled the continuation of her present tour in Australia, due to the fact that she has breast cancer.

Very shocking news, how old is she, 36/37?

At what age do regular breast screenings start for women on the N.H.S. unless there is a history of breast cancer in the family?

First Caron Keating's sad death last year, now this shocking news about a vibrant, beautiful, seemingly very healthy young woman.

Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.

simon · 17-05-2005, 08:22

Very sad news

Just goes to show how cancer can hit anyone......

Like Garinda said she looks so healthy, not over weight, not rock/roll (drugs,booze etc), She seems such a healthy good girl...... I am 1 yr older than Kylie and now look at myself......worried

(no I have no boobs)

mez · 17-05-2005, 08:33

the big "C" is not very fussy will attack all age groups, but i do so feel for her,lets hope she acted in time & they can cure her.i must admit i do like her. god bless her.

Aquarius · 17-05-2005, 08:50

In answer to your question garinda breast screening is from the age of 40 every 3 years unless as you say there is an history of it in family.

garinda · 17-05-2005, 09:00

Thanks Aquarius thats what l thought.

If this raises any awareness of younger women's need to be doing self examinations, this is it.

Perhaps the age at which breast screening is available to all should be lowered?

Men, same advice re: your 2 veg!

jelly baby · 17-05-2005, 09:17

How does one get breast screening? I am 49 and have never been screened. Do I make myself an appointment, if so with whom?

Jelly baby

-pixie · 17-05-2005, 09:22

I'd ask your GP jelly baby.

MUMMIBOO · 17-05-2005, 09:33

I thought Kylie was older than that not saying she looks it.

garinda · 17-05-2005, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelly baby

How does one get breast screening? I am 49 and have never been screened. Do I make myself an appointment, if so with whom?

Jelly baby

Defo call your G.P.

I thought women were automatically offered this option when they reached 40. Mistakes do happen though, make sure you've not slipped through.

I'm told it's a bit uncomfortable having your boobs squashed for a few minutes, but well worth it, if it mean's early detection, which is so much easier to treat.

jelly baby · 17-05-2005, 09:58

Have just rung GP and was told that breast screening is automatic after age 50 unless specifically requested.

bellchops · 17-05-2005, 10:17

really sad news this. kylie is superb.

get well soon hun~

entwisi · 17-05-2005, 11:17

Kylie is a year and a day older than me. She was born 28th May 1968.

I do hope she's caught it early enough though. I was not a fan of the SAW music machine when she was in it. but recently her music is superb.

wayneyboy1942 · 17-05-2005, 11:49

I'm sorry to hear that Kylie's got cancer,as someone say's the big C is no respecter of age,wealth,fame etc and can strike anyone down,there is always hope that if you treat it soon enough you can beat it, I've lost friends and family with cancer and I hope Kylie gets well soon!

Debbie J · 17-05-2005, 11:57

It is a shock to see somebody as fit and healthy as Kylie having the big C. It just goes to show that cancer can affect anyone young or old rich or poor. I too hope she has found it in time.

Simon men can get breast cancer as well as women according to doctor Chris Steele on This Morning a couple of years back

Tinkerbelle · 17-05-2005, 12:23

I'm not a fan of Miss Minogue but it's a real shocker, I hope they have caught it quick enough and wish her a speedy recovery. There are success stories with breast cancer, Anastacia battled aginst it and won in 2004.