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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...
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Mar 20, 2018 · A plastic surgeon shares his experience and insights on breast reconstruction for high-risk women who follow the "Angelina Jolie effect". He explains the genetic testing, risk assessment, mastectomy and reconstruction options, and the importance of a support team.
May 15, 2013 · Angelina Jolie revealed yesterday in a New York Times op-ed article that she underwent a double mastectomy even though she doesn’t have breast cancer. She did that because she carries a gene (BRCA1) that substantially increases her chances of developing the disease.
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May 14, 2013 · I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy. I started with the breasts, as my risk of breast cancer is higher than my risk of ovarian cancer, and the surgery is more complex.
Oct 17, 2019 · The actress Angelina Jolie’s choice to undergo a preventative double mastectomy will likely go down as one of the more remarkable moments in the history of public health and cancer prevention.
May 14, 2013 · Angelina Jolie announced that she has undergone a double mastectomy after she learned she was strongly predisposed to developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
May 14, 2013 · The actress reveals she underwent a preventative surgery after genetic tests showed she had a high risk of breast cancer. She shares her decision, her recovery and her family's support in a New York Times op-ed piece.
