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Actress Kara Tointon had a preventive double mastectomy in 2025 due to a BRCA gene mutation, following her mother’s cancer death.
Actress Kara Tointon, a former EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star, revealed she underwent a preventative double mastectomy in 2025 after testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation, which raises the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she shared the decision was driven by her mother’s cancer death and her desire to reduce her own risk.
Tointon emphasized the importance of genetic testing and early awareness, especially for those with a family history of cancer, and encouraged others to seek medical guidance.
She expressed relief and gratitude for her recovery, using her platform to promote preventive healthcare.
La actriz Kara Tointon tuvo una doble mastectomía preventiva en 2025 debido a una mutación del gen BRCA, tras la muerte de su madre por cáncer.