Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women over the age of 20. Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes cause approximately seven percent of breast cancer cases and up to 15 percent of ovarian cancer cases. Women who test positive for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations have up to an 87 percent chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer and 44 percent chance of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Among BRCA1 carriers, the number of deaths from either breast or ovarian cancer is about equal.
What’s the trickle down impact of celebrities testing and taking action? Certain celebrities have chosen to have double mastectomies when it was found that they had the “faulty gene” BRCA1. In some cases, this lowers the chance of developing breast cancer to five percent. About six million women nationwide said they would seek medical advice on preventative surgery after hearing of medical procedures. The fact of the matter is that celebrity action catches people’s attention. London Breast Institute figures showed genetic testing for BRCA mutations at their clinic had risen by a whopping 67 percent since celebrities have brought light to the situation.
BRCA testing change your life—whether it’s motivated by following in a celebrity’s footsteps or not. To learn more, check out the full infographic below!
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