Italian top model Bianca Balti has
posted a photo of herself lying naked on a bed showing her
recent mastectomy scars from an operation in California she
recently had after discovering she had the same high-risk breast
cancer genetic mutation as US actor Angelina Jolie, who had her
breasts removed in 2013.
"New Year, New Me" said the 38-year-old Balti under the
Instagram post.
She had the preventive double mastectomy on December 8 at
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, in California, after
discovering she had the genetic mutation BRCA1, which carries an
exponential risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
Balti, from Lodi near Milan, explained the reasons for her
decision on social media saying "I love life too much not to do
everything possible to preserve it".
She voiced the hope that her two daughters may one day have the
courage to make the same decision if placed in the same
situation.
Balti, who also voiced regret at losing an essential part of her
femininity, posted after the operation: "I'm goooood! The
surgery went well, although I had a bit of pain when I wokr up
but they've given me something for that and I'm looking forward
to making a full recovery. I've got a TV and a crucifix too.
Guys, I just wanted to give you an update, I'm very happy, and
that's all".
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