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May 14, 2013 · Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. The 37-year-old mother of six has explained her reasons for having the...
May 14, 2013 · Angelina Jolie revealed she had a double mastectomy after inheriting the BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Learn about the gene, the importance of genetic counseling and the options for reconstruction from an expert.
Mar 20, 2018 · A plastic surgeon shares his experience and insights on how Ms. Jolie's story inspired more women to undergo genetic testing and preventative mastectomy. He explains the factors, options and considerations for high-risk women who choose this path.
May 16, 2013 · Jolie, 37, revealed on Tuesday that she carries a defective BRCA1 gene that puts her at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. She had mastectomies in February followed by...
May 14, 2013 · In Ms Jolie’s case, she was told she had an 87 per cent chance of breast cancer. The double mastectomy surgery that she decided to have has reduced her breast cancer risk to around 5 per cent – less than the risk of an average woman in the general population.
Feb 2, 2021 · The “Angelina Jolie effect” appears to be have been associated with a sustained increase in the rates of CRRM amongst increased risk breast cancer patients in our single-centre study.
May 14, 2013 · Angelina Jolie says she has undergone a preventive double mastectomy after being told that she had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer, along with a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer.
