She has gone against her own public image and challenged the perception of a woman 's identity by choosing to speak up about her operation . Angelina Jolie has demonstrated courage going public about her mastectomy . The actress chose to undergo preventative surgery . She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and underwent a double mastectomy.
Angelina Jolie has demonstrated courage going public about her mastectomy . The actress chose to undergo preventative surgery . She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and underwent a double mastectomy.