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Angelina Jolie's aunt reveals she has breast cancer
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Dr. Saul Rivkin leaves Swedish practice to focus on ovarian cancer research
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Orpington and Beckenham breast cancer expert has advice for Bromley women
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North Shore 'Previvors' Applaud Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
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Giving them up won't be easy, even after actor Angelina Jolie wrote an editorial in the New York Times on May 14 describing her choice to have a prophylactic double mastectomy, before cancer has a chance to grab hold.
Free webinar to learn how to evaluate news about breast cancer
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MADE range of face and body products for those undergoing cancer treatment is to be launched today, along with a public talk for therapists and those interested in using the products.
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Mother, daughter reflect on their experiences with cancer-causing gene mutation
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Angelina Jolie, center, Jane Pitt, left, and William Pitt arrive before the 84th Academy Awards on Feb.
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Providence breast center offers testing for rare gene mutation
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Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy & Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Angelina Jolie is one resilient mom. The actress, 37, has experienced no complications since undergoing a double mastectomy in February and reconstructive surgery in April.
Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation
"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.