Preventative breast cancer surgery, genetic test available to Sask. women
It’s a drastic move by Angelina Jolie to reduce developing breast cancer later in life.
The Hollywood star underwent a double mastectomy after a genetic test showed she has a specific gene putting her at a higher risk.
Women in Saskatchewan looking to get a similar preventative procedure in this province can also do so. The Ministry of Health said genetic testing is carried out and if that test shows you are more susceptible to breast cancer, the double mastectomy surgery would be covered.
It’s not a choice for some women though.