Jill Martin reveals breast cancer diagnosis, urges genetic testing
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2023
- TODAY contributor Jill Martin opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks ago after going in for scans to get preventative surgery. She’s joined by Dr. Elisa Port to explain the importance of genetic testing and why identifying the BRCA gene or other mutations early is key.
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Thank you from sharing your, very important story. I was diagnosed initially of an aggressive breast cancer THIRTY FOUR YEARS AGO!!! While I have had four reoccurrences and a total mastectomy, I am still here. I can tell from your interview you are a strong woman who will kick cancer’s butt!!! 🤬. Loving and healing thoughts are all around you!!!❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing story you have. You give hope to so many. ❤️❤️❤️
You are amazing! Your testament gives so many hope including me.
You’ve got this, Jill! Thank you for sharing - so many people will benefit from you speaking out. Sending strength! ❤
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You got this, Jill, you're so brave. 💚
Had it 27 yrs ago , hard to believe. God Bless you
Jill, I watched you this morning and was in tears with you! You have a lot of people praying and supporting you, you are a warrior! ❤️
That’s amazing ✌️✌️ how do you do !!!
I’m so proud of Jill for sharing her story…praying for a quick healing ❤
Jill, I’m 49 years old. Was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. Had a bilateral mastectomy in March. The breast cancer I was diagnosed with was estrogen progesterone positive. My genetic testing came back negative as far as risks although my paternal aunt had breast cancer and a 2nd maternal cousin. It is better on the other side of this. Know that God has you and the love from your family and friends will help you get through this.
Amen 🙏🏾 🙏🏾
Did you have both mammogram and ultrasound with testing? How often are American’s tested? We are tested here in Australia every two years but I’m opting now for ultrasound also. Had both mother and grandmother died from breast cancer.
@@australiamyway I have had an annual mammogram since age 40. It came back abnormal last year. I had a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound then a biopsy in February 2023. The biopsy confirmed diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. The genetic testing came after this initial work up.
My cousin just had both breasts removed in April and she's cancer free. You got this Jill. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Facing potential mortality is scary. I had triple negative breast cancer and seeing Jill I see a lot of the emotions I had when first diagnosed. This pink sister is sending Jill positive vibes
Adding you to my warrior prayer list. I am a 13 year survivor, went through a tough surgery and treatment....but I am still kicking at 66. You have many people praying for you and they will be by your side from all over the world. Prayers for stength and healing.
Thank you for being so brave to make this public. You are not alone!!
I wish her the best, and she is very fortunate that it was found early. I've been in her shoes, and that first few months after being diagnosed and having to process so much information was the hardest.
Girl I was just diagnosed too Jill, we will be fine, it is an out of body experience, me too it happened fast after going through waiting since 2018, we will be fine, 🙏🏽
You definitely got this! I had cancer at 15. Am 33 now. You’ll get through it! ❤❤❤
Cancers are different mate , you probably had stronger dna repair than most , just saying mate
WOW THIS BLEW ME AWAY! I ALWAYS like Jill. She is a bright, 🌞 beautiful light of a person! Will keep you in my prayers 🙏🏼
Rooting for you Jill! I am also positive BRCA mutation and I'm 30. It's a tough thing to deal with I know. Sending you positive energy for recovery. Love you Jill been watching you on Today since my 20's
Sending prayers and love, Jill. Been through this myself - still in it. Look for the angels throughout this. Surgery not as bad as I feared. XOXO
I am praying that you become healthy and remain healthy and happy throughout your many years of life ❤
I’ll pray for her, she’s such a lovely person.
I haven't watched the Today Show much in the past few years, but I loved her makeover segments. I appreciate when they share their personal trials, my heart goes out to her.
Sending you lots of love and healing vibes Jill. I am also BRCA 1. I had my preventative hysterectomy in January, and my preventative mastectomy is next month. You got this my BRCA Sister!!!!!!
Jill, I’ll be praying for you as you travel this new medical journey! I did this exact same surgery along with hysterectomy in 2018, due to positive BRCA gene. No cancer, simply preventative. Interesting fact: my mother has the BRCA gene, both her twin sister and her mother passed from cancer! My twin sister tested negative, but my daughter tested positive as well. You can do this!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
BRCA positive as well. My breast cancer was caught at 32. My mom & aunt died from it. At the time of mine, I didn't know I was positive. After my sister died of ovarian (she was positive too) I finally got tested. All four women (sisters) have had breast cancer although only two tested positive. I had a mastectomy at 32 and a hysterectomy at 53. I'm 55 now and do not have to worry anymore. To all of us who have been through or are going through it now; stay strong pink sisters!
Bless your heart! I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I hope how soon all your surgery is behind you and you're healed. Take care and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms Jill? I send you hugs, and I send you my wishes for your continued strength, courage and hope to push on and never fkng give up your fight. Thank you for shining a light on this disease and for encouraging others to get tested. You've got this, woman! There ain't no stopping you now - NONE! Be strong. Be courageous. Be well. God bless you always. 💐🙏🏽
Amen 🙏 ❤
Wishing her well. Too bad for people without health coverage.
Aww Im so sorry for what you are going through, and the stress and worry about your folks. We dont want those we love to worry about us but they will WANT to be there for you and help in any way possible. I believe You have saved lives today by encouraging us to get this testing. You will see and hear testimony of this Im sure of it.
Much prayer and sending love to you and your family Jill.❤🙏
I will have my yearly mammogram in three weeks. Thank you Jill and hope 🙏🏾 for the best.
Go Jill!!! Your so strong!!!! ❤
Jill, you’ve got this! Thank you for sharing this very, very important message with us. I hear you and I support you. ❤
Hi there how are you thank you for being a fan of my work I hope you have a great day .
Sending up prayers for you and your family Jill🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much for sharing this. Going to book an appointment with my doctor today. ❤
I had a 7cm lump and after 2 mammograms, 2 ultrasounds and they told me ' you are fine'... I asked to see a doctor and after a biopsy they confirmed I had cancer... So scary...
Sending my heart and love to you. I pray you will come out of this ❤
I am stage 4 breast cancer, and my oncologist had me do genetic testing. I carry the BRCA2 gene mutation, which I too inherited from my dad. Sadly we didn’t know in time to save my life, but because I did get tested so have my children. Both of my daughters inherited the mutation from me, and both are doing the preventative surgeries. So honestly I thank God everyday that I did get breast cancer, gels so strange to say that, but had I not, my girls would not have known. We all say we would gladly give our lives for our children. Well, I am gladly giving my life for my children. By the way genetic testing is not super expensive, and both my oncologist and the genetics company that did my testing say everyone should have genetic testing. Mine was 84 panel, so tested for everything. Just think of how many lives could be saved if everyone was given the same chance my girls now have.
Good luck gill always liked your part of the show 🙏bless you
❤ You’re so brave and compassionate!❤
Sending you prayers and love Jill🙏❤️
Stay strong Jill! You got this woman! 🙏♥️🙏
Good luck .. praying for a full recovery ❤️🩹
Jill, thank you for sharing. You are already a warrior. And yes, you got this!!!!
Bless you and your journey. I wish you well
Oh Jill. I'm so sorry, but I think you are going to be just fine.We love you. prayers are up for you. You got this.we are here with you and your family
Thx for sharing and best of luck
Adding Jill to my prayer list!
Thank you Jill. you taught me something. best wishes, love and prayers. you got this.
Brave, tough, beautiful woman who will prevail.
❤ prayers that everything and everyone will be healed 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
God bless you. Thanks for sharing your history.
So sorry to hear this. My mother had many sisters with many daughters. One of my aunts had 3 daughters and 4 sons. All 3 daughters had breast cancer. We found out that my uncle by marriage's mother had breast cancer. So, since I have so many girl cousins these sister's no doubt carried the gene from their dad's side. Prayers for Jill.
I had a benign breast cyst with a radial scar that was found in surgery when removing the cyst, my Surgeon said that if radial scars are not removed it can turn cancerous down the road. I now have to have an MRI every 6 months for the next 2 years. Unfortunately when trying to get BRACA/ Genetic testing my insurance said there is a whole sheet of criteria that MUST be met, and if not met insurance will NOT cover the testing. Also my family history showed my aunt on my mom's side has had breast cancer x 3!!! Unacceptable! I also want to ad in my situation my mammogram showed normal, when i had a US for dense tissue a hard nodule was found, so now i really advocate for doing both, mammogram and US as the mammogram did NOT pick up the nodule! My report stated normal, nothing found which was also scary.
Thank you for sharing. So sorry…
Jill you are Joyous and Incandescent may the light of sunshine and moonlight guide you out of the diagnosis of cancer to light your way.
Australia
God Bless you and your family Jill
It's so phucked up when three generations of a family get decimated. I deeply believe we can be better for women in this area. I believe she will get through this.
It's men too.
I would not use the word "decimated." Her mom is still alive. I would assume, all things being equal, they are otherwise healthy.
My mom was diagnosed in 2017 with stage 3b. She passed this year. My sister and I were tested. I don't carry the genes neither do our parents. My sister does carry both of the genes and opted for elective surgeries for everything. Her scans were clear at each step. On the day of her mastectomy, they found two different types of aggressive cancer in both breasts! They were able to remove it all and she's been on a chemo pill for the past four years. Get checked out! I go in every six months because of our history.
Jill You are amazing god bless you for sharing to help others I am praying for you and your Dad and Hoda went through this as well You are in my prayers
Many prayers Jill!!!God bless you!
So sorry to hear! You hang in there, Jill. You will be ok. 💕🙏
Prayers for you Jill
Sending good vibes, prayers of support, and thank you for sharing your message. May the love of family and friends surround and support you through this journey. ❤
Wishes for your good health. Stay strong.
Love you, Jill. You are so brave!
Praying for you Jill!!💕💕💕
Prayers🙏🏼
Best wishes Jill…you are so loved……..Donna in Toronto
Sending prayers and love to you Jill all will be ok ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Jill , beautiful Jill, you are a strong warrior. You will overcome this. I so look forward to continuing to see your gorgeous energy on Today and QVC.
You’ve got this Jill.❤️
In my prayers. God Bless!
Not everyone is able to have the BRACA test, I had a second cousin pass away with breast cancer at 35 years of age and since no other women had breast cancer I didn’t qualify for the test.
Sending love and healing prayers ❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Thanks Jill 🙏
Praying for you Jill. ❤
Jill Martin we are all here for you let’s fight this fight ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Jill, you will be ok! Thank you for sharing your journey!!
Prayers Jill your doing all good things.
God bless you.
Julia Dandry-Richards
Such a great show
Good luck Jill
Prayers
Prayers for Jill.
Prayers from Germany ❤
Prayers ❤
Blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Jill is so great! You're on the right path. I know it's scary but you are a fighter and winner.
kinda annoyed one of the reporters cut her off. Sending you well wishes Jill
it’s very difficult i have to get a mama-gram and ultra sound every six months my heart goes out to her
No, it's not. There are worse things in life.
I survived stage 3 melanoma. Breast cancer does not run in my family , but I have my mammograms regularly. Had mine done last August, got a call back, biopsies on both breasts, IDC on right, DCIS on left....had my DMX in December, turned out I had cancer in both breasts. I do not carry the BRCA gene, not sure where this even came from . I finished my chemo in April and finished my 20th round of rads today, have 10 more to go. I try to stay positive, but there are times I want to just cry and scream. I am grateful that mine was caught early, but , my Oncotype DX came back high, so I worry.
Hugs 🫂
God bless her ❤
Jill, thank you so much for sharing your personal story. You have made me think that I need to get the genetic testing. Thank you so much for your honesty. What a sweet soul you are. May God bless you and hold you in his arms in the days ahead.💗
Thank you for sharing. Many people dont understand that we can get the mutation from our fathers. I have it and got it from my father.
Praying so hard for you Jill! I just had my mammogram and sonogram (last year they saw something suspicious) turned out thankfully just to be fibroids, but needs to be monitored.
Be very careful mine was the same way! They told me mine was a water cyst in December not to worry about it, went back in May. They said it was the same size but it looks jagged around the edges and it is triple negative breast cancer if you got a spot, make sure they take it out.
It’s so important to know that brca, braf, cdk4, and lynch syndrome don’t just cause women’s cancers. Genetic testing needs to be easier to obtain.
ohhhh love you jill martin/god bless you and your family🐶🦊
Sending lots of prayers. 🛐📿😇🥰
I am BRCA 1 positive and had breast cancer at age 27. Luckily mine was caught early. I have been cancer free since. I am 60 now! Get the test if you are at high risk
GOD BLESS her especially for getting the word out. As daughters of breast cancer survivors & victims, we need all the help we can get & give. 7:12
Get tested, I have and am negative but I do have family members that have had breast cancer. Wishing you a speedy recovery Jill.
How can we help women that cannot afford the testing?
Few insurance companies provide coverage for genetic testing, even if your lucky enough to have insurance.
Americans die each year because they cannot afford medical costs without insurance, or even with insurance. And many employers are not pleased with requests for time off for even a doc. appointment. Most “right to work” states make using health benefits as a risky endeavor because you may loose your job when you have even a few doc. appointments.
Also, even with Family Medical Leave (FML)few works are offered their exact job back upon recovery. Kudos to the show for supporting you!
I sincerely send prayers of healing, health and happiness for you. Thanks for sharing your story.
God bless you, 🙌 🙏 ❤️ Jill! I'll never forget your bright, beautiful smiles every day you were part of making other women's dreams come true! I pray your dreams come true❤❤❤
Prayers to God for Jill Martin.
I'm very glad that you found out but how can people with no health benefits afford these tests
Sending you love & positive energy Jill.
Get genetic testing if you can. I found out I have the chek2 mutation as does my younger sister. They did not have a lot of info about it until these past few years. I have a very strong family history of breast cancer so I have been followed closely for many years and have had mammograms every year since my 20's and I'm now 62. Last May, I felt a lump in my right breast and called the cancer center where I have gone for visits. I had a mammogram and went directly for an ultrasound and the Dr said it looked suspicious. Biopsy confirmed DCIS and also Invasive Ductal Carcinoma both right next to each other. I had a lumpectomy in September and had to have another surgery 2 weeks later because the margins weren't clean. I had Onocotype testing on my tumor and it came back that chemo would not benefit me much. I had 19 radiation treatments and finished in December 2022. I think I slept the entire month of December and part of January, I began taking Arimidex as my cancer was Estrogen +/ Her2 negative. I had joint pain and hair loss for a few months but things have leveled off. Jill, you will survive this and come out stronger. I have such a different attitude about life these days. I say "Yes" a lot more than I used to. I don't want to miss anything and have regrets. I think I always suspected I would get breast cancer but it was still shocking. My 6 month mammogram was good. Thanks God!