Angelina Jolie's Mother Dies from Ovarian Cancer
Sunday January 28, 2007
Marcheline Bertrand, the mother of Angelina Jolie, has succumbed to a long battle with ovarian cancer. Bertrand, also an actress, died Saturday. She was surrounded by her son James, daughter Angelina, and Brad Pitt. She was 56.
The family has asked for donations to be made to Women's Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai in lieu of flowers.
What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly type of cancer that women can develop.
Over 22,000 American women will be diagnosed in 2007.
Over 15,000 women will die of ovarian cancer this year.
Ovarian cancer is currently the 5th leading cause of death among women.
The Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer' because ovarian cancer symptoms are few and often mimic that of many other illnesses. There may be no symptoms present in the early stages, and if there are symptoms, they are very slight and vague.
Information About Ovarian Cancer
What is Ovarian Cancer
Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors
Testing for Ovarian Cancer
The family has asked for donations to be made to Women's Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai in lieu of flowers.
What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
The Silent Killer
Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer' because ovarian cancer symptoms are few and often mimic that of many other illnesses. There may be no symptoms present in the early stages, and if there are symptoms, they are very slight and vague.
Information About Ovarian Cancer
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