She remembered her late mother on her birthday.🧐😊
Angelina Jolie shared a childhood photo and a touching message on her Instagram, a rare occasion in which she shared personal stories. Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died 15 years ago at a younger age after a long battle with ovarian and breast cancer, both of which are common in Jolie’s family.
At the age of 37, Jolie discovered that she had a defective BRCA1 gene, which increased her risk of breast cancer by 87% and her risk of ovarian cancer by 50%. After undergoing numerous tests, Jolie decided to take preventive action by removing her organs despite the side effects, in order to save her life.
Jolie tells her story to raise consciousness regarding women’s health. Those who are at risk should take preventive measures. She found herself on the mission of helping others and honors her mother’s memory through this.
Jolie urged women to prioritize their health and get appropriate medical checkups, especially those with a family history of cancer. Other famous people joined Jolie and also shared their experiences of fighting cancer and taking measures.
