Angelina Jolie shares her journey with BRCA 1 & BRCA 2. Find out what it means & why it matters

Angelina Jolie courageously used her healthcare journey to raise awareness about the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes and their role in assessing the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. She has a profound history of cancer in her family. She placed BRCA 1 & BRCA 2 into the broader public lexicon and discussion.

But what are they and why do they matter?

Get the facts about BRCA 1 and BRCA 2

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