BRCA Gene

• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2019
  
• Montrealer says breast implants banned in Europe still being used in Canada

  Years after reconstructive surgery, one Montrealer fears her breast implants may do more harm than good.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2019
  
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• Does deodorant cause cancer? Looking into the decades-long debate

  A new study points to aluminium salt in deodorant as the cause of breast-cancer tumours.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2016
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• 5 Montreal stories you must read this week: August 14

  From 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.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2015
• EXCLUSIVE: Côte-Saint-Luc woman turns difficult life decision into art

  After 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.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2015
• Removing ovaries cuts breast cancer risk in women with BRCA gene mutation: Canadian study

  Angelina 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.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2015
• Canadian researchers track ‘Angelina effect’ on cancer gene screening

  Angelina 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.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2014