Q&A: Genetic influences on breast cancer risk

A woman with a genetic mutation that greatly elevates her cancer risk has several options available to her, including Angelina Jolie's choice of preventive surgery.By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health.

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