The BRCA gene screening boom

In May 2014, actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had had both breasts removed as a preventative measure, and then, ten months later, her ovaries. The actress was a carrier of a BRCA gene mutation that can lead to the development of cancers. This announcement led to a sharp rise in specialist consultations around the world.

Specialists in the field of breast cancer have been called in to help