BRCA Gene
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What it’s like living with the BRCA gene mutation: ‘It’s just so hard’While having the BRCA gene means one has a higher risk of cancer, it also means they are forewarned about it.CanadaNov 9, 2019
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Montrealer says breast implants banned in Europe still being used in CanadaYears after reconstructive surgery, one Montrealer fears her breast implants may do more harm than good.HealthJan 8, 2019
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Does deodorant cause cancer? Looking into the decades-long debateA new study points to aluminium salt in deodorant as the cause of breast-cancer tumours.HealthOct 3, 2016
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5 Montreal stories you must read this week: August 14From birthday celebrations for Fairview Pointe-Claire to a woman's courageous battle against the BRCA gene, here are the top 5 stories Global News covered this week.CanadaAug 14, 2015
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EXCLUSIVE: Côte-Saint-Luc woman turns difficult life decision into artAfter a preventative double mastectomy, one Montreal woman did something unconventional - rather than a complete breast reconstruction, she chose to cover the scars with a tattoo.CanadaAug 12, 2015
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Removing ovaries cuts breast cancer risk in women with BRCA gene mutation: Canadian studyAngelina Jolie revealed that she had her ovaries removed. Canadian research is backing up her surgery: an oophorectomy could cut risk of death in women who have the BRCA gene mutation.HealthApr 23, 2015
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Canadian researchers track ‘Angelina effect’ on cancer gene screeningAngelina Jolie's revelation she had a double mastectomy due to a genetic risk has doubled the number of women considering genetic testing, Canadian research suggests.CanadaSep 3, 2014
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