When Angelina Jolie announced in 2013 that she underwent a double mastectomy, a surgical procedure in which all breast tissue is removed to prevent or treat breast cancer, she received an outpouring of support from fans and A-listers who commended her on her brave decision. Jolie’s choice to publicly come out about her mastectomies was also a reminder that she isn’t alone.
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According to a study by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the number of women who have had a double mastectomy has increased by 150 percent. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to shine a light on how many people make the life-altering decision of removing either one or both their breasts, we put together a slideshow of 10 celebrities who have bravely underwent mastectomies.
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