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Sharon Osbourne Had a Double Mastectomy
Sharon Osbourne Had a Double Mastectomy
November 5, 2012

Sharon Osbourne** recently made a drastic, proactive decision about her health -- undergoing a double mastectomy after doctors informed her that she was genetically likely to develop breast cancer.

The Talk host and reality show mom, 60, made the revelation in the new issue of Britain's Hello! magazine.

"I've had cancer before, and I didn't want to live under that cloud . . . The odds are not in my favor," explains Osbourne, who battled colon cancer a decade ago. "I decided to take everything off, and had a double mastectomy."

The famous wife to rocker Ozzy Osbourne** explains to Hello! (via Daily Mail) that "it wasn't a big decision, it was a no brainer."

It has a been a year of highs and lows for the matriarch, whose son Jack was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis** within months of welcoming his first child, daughter Pearl**, with wife Lisa Stelly.**

Indeed, her adorable granddaughter factored into her decision to undergo the procedure.

"I want to be around for a long time and be a grandmother to Pearl," said Osbourne, also mom to daughters Kelly** and Aimee, said. "I didn't even think of my breasts in a nostalgic way. I just wanted to be able to live my life without that fear all the time."

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Sharon Osbourne Had a Double Mastectomy


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I supported her decision to remove ****** implants, but double mastectomy? Brave!
Posted by purpleclover November 6, 2012, 4:06 am
As women, we are very attached to our b o o b s, literally and figuratively. It had to be a very tough decision, but definitely the right one. Rate of recurrence is pretty high with cancer survivors and it's not always the same cancer as before. She's giving herself a really good chance to remain cancer free.
Posted by gellie November 6, 2012, 2:21 am
Strong woman. Luv her.
Posted by kittykatluv November 5, 2012, 11:24 pm
Brave lady.
Posted by Nik @ Nite November 5, 2012, 6:48 pm
Saw her talking about on her show The Talk today. Such a strong lady!
Posted by j.lee November 5, 2012, 4:19 pm
Heng in there.
Posted by lyav November 5, 2012, 3:40 pm
Brave decision. Hope all is well.
Posted by Coffee & Cigarettes November 5, 2012, 3:07 pm
Doubt I could do it. Very brave lady.
Posted by Conn November 5, 2012, 12:36 pm
Good for her.
Posted by TP November 5, 2012, 12:25 pm
Very courageous decision. Best of health to her.
Posted by simply divine November 5, 2012, 11:17 am

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