Angelina Jolie urge woman to have checkup and she shared her late mother's battle with breast and ovarian cancer

World Ovarian Cancer Day is on May 8 every year. Angelina Jolie posted on her Instagram to share her mother's long illness with breast and ovarian cancer before her death. She urge woman to have checkup.

She wrote, "Tomorrow would have been my mother’s 73rd birthday. She passed away 15 years ago, after a long struggle with breast and ovarian cancer. In June, I will be a month away from the age when she was diagnosed". 

"I have had preventive surgeries to try to lessen chances but I continue to have check ups". 

"My mom loved Hendrix. And would always sign her letters Kiss the Sky. It took on new meaning after she passed". 

"Sending my love to those who have also lost loved ones and strength to those who are fighting at this very moment for their lives and the lives of those they love. And to other women, please take the time to look after yourself and go for your mammograms and blood tests or ultrasounds, particularly if you have a family history of cancer. For more info, see the link in my bio #WOCD2023 #worldovariancancerday".