Parenthood show focus on breast cancer

roseann4
roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
Is anyone watching this. I think it is very close to the real experience. Glad they chose this plot thread.

Roseann

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  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #2
    I think it's well done
    Although It has made me have 'flashbacks'.

    Sue
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #3
    Have not seen it
    Nor do will I try to. All BC is not the same and a TV show (for money) cannot begin to to show what it is for all. Educating is great BUT partial education on only some types or status can do more harm.
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #4
    Have not seen it
    Nor do will I try to. All BC is not the same and a TV show (for money) cannot begin to to show what it is for all. Educating is great BUT partial education on only some types or status can do more harm.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #5
    Rague said:

    Have not seen it
    Nor do will I try to. All BC is not the same and a TV show (for money) cannot begin to to show what it is for all. Educating is great BUT partial education on only some types or status can do more harm.

    I've been watching
    And I will continue. I think they are doing an excellent job representing how the diagnosis strikes more than just the person diagnosed - as well as showing the emotional ups and downs of diagnosis and treatment. I doubt that the general public is interested in the details and different types of breast cancers. I bet 90% of them didn't even hear "Her-2+", but they heard that the tumor was more aggressive than anticipated and that there was node involvement. What this show is demonstrating so very clearly is that it isn't an easy journey and you never know what's behind the next door. So far, there seems to be no financial/insurance issues, but maybe even that aspect will surface in future episodes.

    I hope it will strike a cord with some folks who are naive about what happens to us and our loved ones when we get the news. No, it's not perfect and everyone's journey is different - but this a good representation of what the journey might be like in the Braverman family.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #6
    Double Whammy said:

    I've been watching
    And I will continue. I think they are doing an excellent job representing how the diagnosis strikes more than just the person diagnosed - as well as showing the emotional ups and downs of diagnosis and treatment. I doubt that the general public is interested in the details and different types of breast cancers. I bet 90% of them didn't even hear "Her-2+", but they heard that the tumor was more aggressive than anticipated and that there was node involvement. What this show is demonstrating so very clearly is that it isn't an easy journey and you never know what's behind the next door. So far, there seems to be no financial/insurance issues, but maybe even that aspect will surface in future episodes.

    I hope it will strike a cord with some folks who are naive about what happens to us and our loved ones when we get the news. No, it's not perfect and everyone's journey is different - but this a good representation of what the journey might be like in the Braverman family.

    I've seen some of it, and, I
    I've seen some of it, and, I do like the show. I think they're doing an ok job of portraying what it is like.


    Lex
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #7
    Alexis F said:

    I've seen some of it, and, I
    I've seen some of it, and, I do like the show. I think they're doing an ok job of portraying what it is like.


    Lex

    I have 2 episodes on tivo .. I have yet to see
    them... I would like to save several, grab a box of Kleenex, popcorn and watch
    them in private.

    I am positive that so many of us will relate to some form of Kristina's struggles,
    journey and family related matters.

    HER2 ... wow, I am her2 neu - which means I am her2 positive... Interested in
    what therapies -- are given for Christina's breast cancer. Herceptin I hope is
    mentioned.



    Vicki Sam
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #8
    VickiSam said:

    I have 2 episodes on tivo .. I have yet to see
    them... I would like to save several, grab a box of Kleenex, popcorn and watch
    them in private.

    I am positive that so many of us will relate to some form of Kristina's struggles,
    journey and family related matters.

    HER2 ... wow, I am her2 neu - which means I am her2 positive... Interested in
    what therapies -- are given for Christina's breast cancer. Herceptin I hope is
    mentioned.



    Vicki Sam

    I saw 2 of the shows and am
    I saw 2 of the shows and am getting hooked on it. Thanks for letting us know about it.
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
    #9
    Yes
    I've watched Parenthood since it started and was very impressed that they are tackling breast cancer as one of its many story lines. So far it has seemed very realistic in its portrayal of Christina's BC. Although it is bringing back many unpleasant memories, and I've had many tears watching it unfold over the past few weeks. Looking forward to seeing where it leads.
  • epark
    epark Member Posts: 339
    #10
    linpsu said:

    Yes
    I've watched Parenthood since it started and was very impressed that they are tackling breast cancer as one of its many story lines. So far it has seemed very realistic in its portrayal of Christina's BC. Although it is bringing back many unpleasant memories, and I've had many tears watching it unfold over the past few weeks. Looking forward to seeing where it leads.

    Yes and I love it...I think
    Yes and I love it...I think they are doing an awesome job...

    Eva
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #11
    linpsu said:

    Yes
    I've watched Parenthood since it started and was very impressed that they are tackling breast cancer as one of its many story lines. So far it has seemed very realistic in its portrayal of Christina's BC. Although it is bringing back many unpleasant memories, and I've had many tears watching it unfold over the past few weeks. Looking forward to seeing where it leads.

    I think they are doing a
    I think they are doing a really good job too and I do watch the show.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #12
    linpsu said:

    Yes
    I've watched Parenthood since it started and was very impressed that they are tackling breast cancer as one of its many story lines. So far it has seemed very realistic in its portrayal of Christina's BC. Although it is bringing back many unpleasant memories, and I've had many tears watching it unfold over the past few weeks. Looking forward to seeing where it leads.

    My hubby and I started
    My hubby and I started watching it when I saw something about it posted here and we love it. Thanks for turning me on to it.


    Jan
  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    #13
    Rague said:

    Have not seen it
    Nor do will I try to. All BC is not the same and a TV show (for money) cannot begin to to show what it is for all. Educating is great BUT partial education on only some types or status can do more harm.

    I like it
    I think they're doing a good job at showing what being diagnosed with breast cancer is like. I also think it is good to raise awareness for women to check their breasts and get mammograms.

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