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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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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.
May 14, 2013 · The news today is full of reaction to US actress Angelina Jolie’s decision to have surgery to reduce her chances of breast cancer. She made this difficult decision because, having lost her mother to ovarian cancer, she discovered she carries a faulty copy of the BRCA1 gene – which put her at very high risk of getting both forms ...
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...
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.
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.
Mar 29, 2024 · Jolie estimated the inherited gene gave her an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer and a 50 per cent chance of ovarian cancer in her lifetime. Publicly speaking of her experience pushed more women to be tested for faulty genetic mutations and also choose prophylactic mastectomies to reduce their cancer risk.
