Angelina Jolie strikes the hearts of breast cancer sufferers with revelation about her double mastectomy

The world overflowing with people suffering from breast cancer is amazed and shocked at the latest revelation by none other than famous Hollywood celebrity, Angelina Jolie. The heartthrob of millions across the world has claimed that she has undergone double mastectomy post learning about carrying a gene which is associated with heavy risk of ovarian and breast cancer.

Angelina's love interest- Brad Pitt is not stopping the praises for this heroic decision of undergoing double mastectomy. This has fueled the speculation about the crisis which is expected to finally catapult into their marriage. Brad Pitt broke his prolonged silence after Angelina revealed about the dramatic surgery and curtailed her risk of dying due to breast cancer. Jolie further stated that this radical procedure has strengthened the bond between them and has provided acceleration to their wedding plans.

Research and previous cancer survivors who have lost their breasts due to this deadly disease claim that the important thing which individuals suffering from breast cancer can do is to get preventative mastectomy done. This helps in reducing the risk of ovarian as well as breast cancer to almost negligible levels.

This gene which Angelina Jolie carried is quite rare. According to estimations, there is 1 in 300 individuals who carry this gene. It is quite prevalent in some ethnic groups; particularly the Ashkenazi Jews who find 1 in 40 cases of gene carriers.

Post this revolutionary surgery, Jolie states that she spoke openly about this mastectomy for the benefit of other women who carry the cancer. She expected others to learn from her experience as cancer still strikes fear in the hearts of people and produces a sense of powerlessness which is deep down inside. The advancements in medical field have made possible through a simple blood test to identify whether the individual is susceptible to the disease and take the required action.

Jolie's disclosure has sparkled admiration amongst women throughout the world who face similar conditions and dilemmas. Hats off to Angelina for making this public!!