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Today Show's Jill Martin Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Testing Positive for BRCA Gene Mutation

  • Jill Martin of the Today show revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Martin tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation, which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
  • She had planned to get preventative surgery after the genetic test results, but scans found she already had cancer.
  • Martin will undergo a double mastectomy soon and have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed later to reduce future cancer risks.
  • She is encouraging awareness about genetic testing, especially for those with a family history of cancers.
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