Double Mastectomy

US apex court denies gene patents to firm that mapped Jolie's DNA

The firms work on cancer screening gained worldwide attention this year when actress Angelina Jolie announced she had a double mastectomy after undergoing a test and finding she had an extremely high risk of developing breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie makes first public appearance after mastectomy

Angelina Jolie made her first public appearance since announcing her double mastectomy on Sunday, joining fiance Brad Pitt on the red carpet in London where she welcomed the debate on women's health that the surgery had sparked.

Angie's decision to have a double mastectomy was heroic: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt has called fiancee Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy a heroic attempt.