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    May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Angelina Jolie mastectomy: A closer look at DNA, breast cancer risk

    By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health.
    By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health. Here are answers to some common questions about how DNA...

    Tags: St. John's Health Center, American Cancer Society, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Judaism

    2. May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Decoding Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy and BRCA genes

    Angelina Jolie&rsquo;s revelation that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy may seem like a shocking move to some. But for many women who have dangerous hereditary risks coded into their genes, this kind of <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-angelina-jolie-double-mastectomy-breast-cancer-brca1-risk-20130514,0,5010798.story" target="_blank">surgery before cancer strikes</a> serves as a viable alternative that's been growing in popularity over the last few decades, doctors say.
    Angelina Jolie’s revelation that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy may seem like a shocking move to some. But for many women who have dangerous hereditary risks coded into their genes, this kind of surgery before cancer strikes serves...

    Tags: Oncology, Mastectomy, Angelina Jolie, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer

    3. Jan 25, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Breast cancer drug may slow lung cancer's march

    The breast cancer drug tamoxifen may stall the progression of non-small cell lung cancer in those who take it after breast cancer treatment, a new study has found. Tamoxifen is the oldest of a wide array of medications that block the action of the...

    Tags: Lungs and Airways, Lung Cancer, Science and Technology, Menopause, Women's Health

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  4. Elizabeth Vega Casey: Women with breast cancer gene have treatment choices

    The Morning Call may not be The New York Times, but I have to acknowledge that I am not Angelina Jolie either. But there are similarities. Let me explain. Firstly, I want to take a moment to sincerely applaud her decision to reveal through The New York...

    Tags: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Oncology, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, News Media

    5. May 15, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Angelina Jolie's breast surgery sparks cancer discussion

    Angelina Jolie's news that she elected to have both breasts removed to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer has put a celebrity spotlight on a decision more women are facing.
    Angelina Jolie's news that she elected to have both breasts removed to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer has put a celebrity spotlight on a decision more women are facing. Advances in genetic testing and a better understanding of the BRCA...

    Tags: Orlando Health, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Health and Medical Professionals, Angelina Jolie

    6. May 18, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  6. Newsmaker Q&A: Pat Halpin-Murphy

    Pat Halpin-Murphy is president and founder of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. The coalition, founded in 1993, is a statewide nonprofit providing public awareness of breast cancer and encouraging increased public and private funding for research,...

    Tags: University of Pennsylvania, Plastic Surgery, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Research

    7. May 18, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  7. Angelina Jolie's decision to get double mastectomy isn't unusual in Lehigh Valley

    Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie.
    Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie. The actress and sex symbol took the public by surprise last week with the announcement that she had her healthy...

    Tags: Biotechnology, Radio, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Oncology

    8. May 17, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  8. Sisters increase awareness of hereditary breast cancer

    Richmond Times-Dispatch
    When tests showed that sisters Dina Reinhardt and Tracie Abrams both carried the breast cancer 1 gene mutation, significantly raising their risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers, both decided to have their breasts removed. Reinhardt, 36, married...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Oncology, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Genetics

    9. May 16, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  9. Gene mutation raises questions about preventive surgery

    St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
    Angelina Jolie made headlines Tuesday when she revealed she had a double mastectomy to help decrease her risk of breast cancer. Figureheads across the United States applauded her decision. Dr. George Mulder, a general surgeon with Heartland Health, also...

    Tags: Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer

    10. May 16, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  10. George Williams was shocked when told he had breast cancer

    Wherever George Williams goes so does his blue folder. Papers are tucked in neatly while other pages sneak out the edges. The folder is slightly worn and contains copies of his medical records for those skeptics who question his medical history.
    Wherever George Williams goes so does his blue folder. Papers are tucked in neatly while other pages sneak out the edges. The folder is slightly worn and contains copies of his medical records for those skeptics who question his medical history. "Are...

    Tags: Penn Relays, Shipbuilding, American Cancer Society, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals

    11. May 15, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  11. Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy comforts other women who make same dramatic choice

    San Jose Mercury News
    Across America, women who face high risk of breast cancer said actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy has transformed one of the toughest parts of taking such a dramatic step: Isolation. "People don't understand and think you're...

    Tags: American Cancer Society, Health and Medical Professionals, Mastectomy, Angelina Jolie, Oncology

    12. May 15, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  12. With risk of breast cancer looming, Trenton, Ga., woman opts for mastectomy

    Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.
    Doctors told her to take her time, to weigh the significance of her decision. Her body would never be the same. But for April Riddle, the time was now. There was no decision. Life was more important than looks. Riddle, of Trenton, Ga., had already...

    Tags: Hysterectomy, Plastic Surgery, Mastectomy, Angelina Jolie, Oncology

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