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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.
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.
Oct 17, 2019 · In 2013 Oscar winner Jolie told the world that she had made the decision because she had a high risk of developing breast cancer. The reason Jolie was at increased risk was because she had what’s called a BRCA1 gene mutation. Doctors estimated she had an 87 percent chance of developing the disease.
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.
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.
