Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy earlier this year, after being diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene. Doctors told the Hollywood actress she would need to remove her ovaries to further reduce her chances of developing cancer. Jolie’s maternal side of her family has a lengthy history of the disease; both her mother and aunt suffered from breast cancer. A family friend reveals why Angelina is postponing the surgery. To read more, hit the flip!