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What's the gene that led to Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy?

By Holly Yan, CNN
May 14, 2013 -- Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT)

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

* Mutations in the tumor-suppressing gene BRCA1 can increase the risk of cancer
* Harmful BRCA mutations can increase a woman's risk for breast cancer five times
* A test can help detect mutations, but can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars
* Most women with breast or ovarian cancers don't have a BRCA mutation

(CNN) -- Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement that she had a preventive double mastectomy
raised both awareness and questions about the gene that led to her decision -- BRCA1.

Continued: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/14/health/jolie-what-is-brca/index.html

.. a wise decision for all the right reasons .. best of luck to the lady ..

"The findings include 49 new genetic susceptibility regions for breast cancer, 26 for prostate
cancer and eight for ovarian cancer. The results also include susceptibility genes for the
cancers in specific populations, such as individuals with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations."