“The Angelina Effect refers to the fact that a powerful, beautiful, well-respected and world-renowned woman unabashedly revealed private medical details about a gene mutation which affects 1 in 500 people. In so doing, she raised awareness and sparked conversations around the world amongst known BRCA carriers, possible carriers, and the circle of family and friends who care about them.” PeopleWorldWellsFactsCareBeautifulPowerfulKnownEffectsAwarenessConversationRaisedDetailsMedicalCirclesAround The WorldGenesFamily And FriendsWho CaresCarrierMutationRenownedWorld Renowned Author:Kristi Funk
“It is absolutely a good thing that she [Angelina Jolie] helped to educate the world about the existence of this mutation; hopefully, as a result, more compassionate understanding exists regarding the choices BRCA carriers must face.” WorldFacesChoicesUnderstandingResultsExistenceGood ThingsHopefullyCompassionateEducateCarrierMutation Author:Kristi Funk
