Angela Jolie announced this week that she has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting cancer.
Her doctors estimated that she had an 87% chance of developing breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer.
She has since been described as ‘absolutely heroic’ by her partner Brad Pitt.
In light of this news, MM took to the street to ask Mancunians:
Do you support Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer?
| Option | Results |
| Yes | 92% |
| No | 8% |
Daniel Caine, a 20-year-old office administration assistant from Middleton, said: “At the end of the day it could prevent her from dying. She has children and it wouldn’t be fair to risk it if she didn’t.”
Andrea Woodward, a 43-year-old mortgage business manager from Rochdale, said: “I would do the same thing if I was in her position.”
Farah Jackson, a 17-year-old student from Manchester said: “I would have the mastectomy if it reduced the risk of me from getting cancer.”
Suzanne Smith, a 53-year-old specialist nurse said: “Yes, if was her I would. I don’t particularly want to die!”
Gemma Garton, a 30-year-old project manager at Manchester Airport, said “Yes of course. If it was me I would definitely have the mastectomy. Hopefully it would prevent cancer arising.”
Ben Tonge, an 18-year-old student from Bury, said: “My girlfriend’s family has been affected by breast cancer so I totally understand why she did it.”
Angela Mcfarlane, a 47-year-old practice manager from Littleborough, said: “Anyone faced with her circumstances would be foolish not to.”
Cathy Bostock, a 39-year-old weight management consultant from Middleton, said: “Yes. I would because of my family history. Plus, I’d get a brand new pair on the NHS!”
Beth Roberts, a 17-year-old student from Manchester, said: “Members of my family have died from breast cancer. It’s a scary thing. I definitely support Angelina Jolie’s decision.”
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