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* ScienceMarchesOn: The play was originally performed in 1999 and as a result, Vivian's fate is completely inexorable. Had it been set in the present day, Vivian probably would have been able to get tested for the [[http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/breast-cancer/about/risks/breast-cancer-genes#options faulty breast cancer gene]], which has also been linked to ovarian cancer. Her mum's death would have been a red flag. It still might not have been enough to [[spoiler:save her life or]] stop her from becoming ill, but she would have at least had a warning and would have been able to take some preventative steps.

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* ScienceMarchesOn: The play was originally performed in 1999 and as a result, Vivian's fate is completely inexorable. Had it been set in the present day, Vivian probably would have been able to get tested for the [[http://www.[[https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/breast-cancer/about/risks/breast-cancer-genes#options org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/genetic-testing-for-cancer-risk?_ga=2.97265496.692925755.1587158298-60977071.1587158298 faulty breast cancer gene]], which has also been linked to ovarian cancer. Her mum's death would have been a red flag. It still might not have been enough to [[spoiler:save her life or]] stop her from becoming ill, but she would have at least had a warning and would have been able to take some preventative steps.
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* ActingForTwo: In the stage version, Kelekian and Vivian's dad are played by the same actor, possibly as a [[RuleOfSymbolism comment]] on the inherently paternalistic relationship between doctors and patients.
* ScienceMarchesOn: The play was originally performed in 1999 and as a result, Vivian's fate is completely inexorable. Had it been set in the present day, Vivian probably would have been able to get tested for the [[http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/breast-cancer/about/risks/breast-cancer-genes#options faulty breast cancer gene]], which has also been linked to ovarian cancer. Her mum's death would have been a red flag. It still might not have been enough to [[spoiler:save her life or]] stop her from becoming ill, but she would have at least had a warning and would have been able to take some preventative steps.
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