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How effective is the surgery Angelina Jolie had to avoid ovarian cancer?

Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines Tuesday after revealing she had surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes in an attempt to avoid her family's history of ovarian cancer. Dr. Jon LaPook profiles one woman who made a similar choice and details how effective the procedure is in reducing cancer risk.
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