Country Singer Morgan Wade to Undergo Double Mastectomy Due to Gene Mutation

Country singer Morgan Wade plans to undergo a double mastectomy in November after testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation, which significantly increases the risk of developing breast cancer. Around 50% of women with the mutation will develop breast cancer by age 70. Wade, who plans to continue performing until her surgery, is optimistic about her recovery. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are passed on by a person's mother and father, and if either has the gene mutation, their child has a 50% chance of also having the mutation.