Teresa Heinz, the wife of Senator John Kerry, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
In light of the controversial new guidelines from the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force – which advise women under 50 to actually NOT undergo mammograms – Heinz wrote in to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today:
“The cancer was detected at an early stage thanks to a mammogram and the work of a remarkable physician who insisted on investigating beyond what the mammogram could show. I have had two operations and my prognosis for a full recovery is good.
“As any woman can attest, mammograms can be nerve racking. And as the government’s task force pointed out, they can produce misleading results and anxiety. But Ive’ been personally reminded that they can also produce something else: a lifesaving early diagnosis.”
We agree with Heinz’s stance and we wish her a speedy, full recovery. Send in your get well wishes today!