Angelina Jolie has ovaries and fallopian tubes removed

Jolie carried a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer

Actress Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure against cancer.

Writing in the New York Times, Jolie said she had the surgery last week as she carries a gene that gave her a 50% risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Two years ago, Jolie, whose mother died from cancer, had a double mastectomy.

“It is not easy to make these decisions,” she said. “But it is possible to take control and tackle head-on any health issue.”

Jolie, who is married to Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, elected to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after a check-up two weeks ago.

BBC