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Results: Angelina Jolie Mastectomy

Published on 06/20/2013
By: Tellwut
1814
Health & Fitness
Angelina Jolie recently revealed that she had a preventative double mastectomy after testing positive for the mutation gene BRCA1. Currently, gene mutation testing can cost between 3,000-4000 dollars if not covered by insurance or for failing to meet specific criteria.
1.
1.
Are you familiar with the BRCA1 gene mutation?
Yes, I am familiar with the gene mutation BRCA1
43%
771 votes
No, I am not familiar with the gene mutation BRCA1
57%
1043 votes
2.
2.
Do you think Angelina Jolie made the right decision having a preventive mastectomy done?
Yes, I think Angelina made the right decision to get a preventative mastectomy
47%
853 votes
No, I don't think Angelina Jolie made the right decision to get a preventative mastectomy
15%
281 votes
I am undecided on this topic
37%
680 votes
3.
3.
Do you know anyone who has had breast cancer due to the gene mutation BRCA1?
Yes
12%
219 votes
No
66%
1200 votes
Undecided
22%
395 votes
4.
4.
After learning about Angelina's bout with the gene, will you encourage your loved ones to get tested?
Yes despite the costs, I will encourage my loved ones to get tested
25%
458 votes
No, I will not encourage my loved ones to get tested
24%
440 votes
It seems really expensive. I am not sure if I will tell them to get tested unless I know they are covered
50%
916 votes
5.
5.
If someone in your family tested positive for the mutation gene would you encourage them to get a preventative mastectomy?
Yes, I will encourage them to get a preventative mastectomy
28%
513 votes
No, I will let them make the decision themselves
40%
728 votes
It seems really expensive. I am not sure if I will tell them to get the surgery unless I know they are covered
32%
573 votes
6.
6.
Have you ever considered getting gene testing done?
Yes, I have considered getting tested
16%
292 votes
No, I have not considered getting tested
58%
1047 votes
N/A
26%
475 votes
7.
7.
If you have not considered getting gene testing done, what was the reason?
Too expensive
28%
511 votes
Insurance not covering fully
14%
246 votes
No previous experience of breast cancer in the family
18%
326 votes
No previous experience of breast cancer in the family
12%
215 votes
Not familiar with gene testing
14%
249 votes
N/A
38%
691 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
56 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.39% 9
no insurance 0.13% 3
what will happen will happen 0.04% 1
don't want to know 0.04% 1
other family member had done and although breast cancer not the muttion gene 0.04% 1
just never considered it 0.04% 1
if it happens it happens. i get checkups regularly to detect diseases. 0.04% 1
every year i have a breast x-ray done. 0.04% 1
i really don't want to know. 0.04% 1
had it done 0.04% 1
i have no rights and no god damn money - o.k. ???? 0.04% 1
i'm not worries about cancer, i use marijuana! 0.04% 1
it makes me angry that only rich women can afford this testing & that the general public is not made more aware of other preventative options besides surgery. hollywood doctors are getting richer by encouraging surgery that is not necessary. 0.04% 1
unnecessary 0.04% 1
don't trust where those results will end up. 0.04% 1
privacy and coverage denial 0.04% 1
test are not always accurate, no problems leave well alone 0.04% 1
not female 0.04% 1
don't want to worry about the future 0.04% 1
aunt only one who had breast cancer and no gene 0.04% 1
not interested in getting tested 0.04% 1
dont fix if its not broke 0.04% 1
just never thought of it 0.04% 1
not super concerned 0.04% 1
not sure about the effectiveness of doing this to prevent cancer 0.04% 1
lacking resources / insurance. 0.04% 1
even if you have the gene it doesnt mean you will get cancer so just keep a close eye on your bodys changes 0.04% 1
i believe the whole thing is bs. 0.04% 1
my doctor didn't feel i needed it 0.04% 1
jesus is my healer! 0.04% 1
although we have bc in the family, there is no evidence of the brca gene in my mom, aunts, or grandmothers 0.04% 1
i had it done 0.04% 1
male 0.04% 1
i had a test done. 0.04% 1
people need to quit believing what the medical/pharma tells them, all cancers can be avoided even if u have the gene 0.04% 1
i have 0.04% 1
too young for breast cancer to be a serious concern. 0.04% 1
dont believe in this 0.04% 1
no need to know 0.04% 1
don't want to know. instead i make sure that i go for necessary tests very frequently. 0.04% 1
i used to represent this test to doctors, and it is not a fail safe indicator that you will develove either braca1 or braca2 just because you have the mutation 0.04% 1
you could still get cancer in the area where the breast was. 0.04% 1
not fan 0.04% 1
don't think the results are conclusive enough to be worth the testing 0.04% 1
would create a fearful enviroment 0.04% 1
having the gene does not mean you will definately have cancer 0.04% 1
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