The Braca Gene
Women who carry this gene are almost certain to get Breast cancer some time in their age often during their reproductive age. This cancer is often is of a severe type and the advice to get the breasts surgically removed makes sense. Many women who are so advised wait till they complete their family.
Angelina Jolie's decision to have this surgery is therefore should come as a major boost to those who are carriers of this gene in making this difficult decision.