Results: Angelina Jolie Mastectomy
Published on 06/20/2013
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.
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Are you familiar with the BRCA1 gene mutation?
Yes, I am familiar with the gene mutation BRCA1
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No, I am not familiar with the gene mutation BRCA1
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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
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No, I don't think Angelina Jolie made the right decision to get a preventative mastectomy
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I am undecided on this topic
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Do you know anyone who has had breast cancer due to the gene mutation BRCA1? Yes
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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
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No, I will not encourage my loved ones to get tested
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It seems really expensive. I am not sure if I will tell them to get tested unless I know they are covered
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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
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No, I will let them make the decision themselves
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It seems really expensive. I am not sure if I will tell them to get the surgery unless I know they are covered
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Have you ever considered getting gene testing done? Yes, I have considered getting tested
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No, I have not considered getting tested
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If you have not considered getting gene testing done, what was the reason? Too expensive
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Insurance not covering fully
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No previous experience of breast cancer in the family
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No previous experience of breast cancer in the family
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Not familiar with gene testing
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