Jolie Reveals Mastectomy To Prevent Cancer
Angelina Jolie writes in the New York Times about undergoing prophylactic mastectomy after learning she carries a BRCA gene mutation. She notes the personal impact of her mother’s death and emphasizes the decision was specific to her risk, aiming to help others while acknowledging the procedure’s not-easy nature.
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Jolie opens about BRCA gene and breast cancer risk
Jolie reveals the drop in her cancer risk from 87 percent to under 5 percent after testing positive for the BRCA gene. Medical experts caution against mass testing and stress genetic counseling. Gabrielle Brett, who tested positive at 23, chose preventive surgery and is now nearing her third child's arrival.
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Nicole Richie creates web series with Telepictures
Telepictures and AOL team to launch CandidlyNicole, a five minute web series featuring Nicole Richie. Her first episode on removing a lower back tattoo drew one million views in the first week. Richie says she is thrilled by the response.
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Today in History May 15 highlights and events
May 15 in history marks diverse milestones from 1602 Bartholomew Gosnold naming Cape Cod to 1863 Manet's Le dejeuner sur l herbe display. The day also notes Lincoln creating the Agriculture Department in 1862, 1911 Standard Oil breakup ruling, 1930 Ellen Church becoming first airline stewardess, 1942 WAC creation, 1963 Gordon Cooper Mercury flight, and 1970 Jackson State shootings.
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