Angela Goodrich, a 45-year-old mother of 10 from Toquerville, Utah, has died just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer known as adrenocortical carcinoma. She passed away peacefully on April 25, surrounded by her husband, Matt, and their children.
Angela first noticed symptoms earlier this year—abdominal fullness, swelling in her legs, and shortness of breath. Thinking it was related to stopping medication for PCOS, she delayed seeking help. A blood test in early March revealed dangerously low potassium levels, prompting emergency imaging that uncovered multiple tumors. Doctors diagnosed her with Stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer that affects just one in a million people.
The tumors had already spread to her liver and lungs by the time of diagnosis. Angela began chemotherapy just before Easter but died the day after giving an emotional interview to raise awareness.
Angela and Matt met in high school and raised 10 children—eight of whom still live at home. They had recently become grandparents to twin boys. Despite the shock and rapid progression of the disease, Angela remained hopeful and grateful for the support from family, friends, and the community.
Her husband described her final moments as peaceful and expressed deep gratitude for the life they shared. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with medical expenses.
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a cancer of the adrenal glands that can cause hormone imbalances, including dangerously high cortisol levels. It is often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms.
Angela’s legacy lives on through her children and her effort to raise awareness in her final days.
