Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Hollywood Breast Cancer

So we all know breast cancer does not discriminate against who it actually effects. Here's a list of celebs/famous women who have conquered breast cancer:

Famous Breast Cancer Survivors

Cheryl Crow
Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in late February 2006, soon after her breakup with cancer survivor and cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Betsey Johnson
In 2004, fashion designer and survivor Betsey Johnson designed a tee to support Geralyn Lucas' book "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" and Courage Nights.

Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of vice presidential hopeful John Edwards, was diagnosed in 2004. Her book "Saving Graces" was published in September 2006.

Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan got her diagnosis in 1987 after a routine mammogram. A California care facility, the Nancy Reagan Breast Center, is named after her.

Kylie Minogue
Pop star Kylie Minogue (diagnosed in May 2005) has been recording her experiences in a diary and plans to publish them in a book.

Betty Ford
Former first lady Betty Ford, diagnosed in 1974, was one of the first high-profile American women to publicly discuss her mastectomy, more than 30 years ago.

Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, announced her battle with the disease on "Larry King Live."

Christina Applegate
In 2008, Emmy-winning actress Christina Applegate went public about having breast cancer and undergoing a double mastectomy. The star of the sitcom “Samantha Who?” was one of the participants in the September 2008 all-star telethon “Stand Up to Cancer.”

Robin Roberts
“Good Morning America” cohost Robin Roberts revealed in 2007 that she had early form of breast cancer. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and returned to “Good Morning America” within a month after her surgery.

Cynthia Nixon
Emmy-winning actress Cynthia Nixon, best-known for her role in “Sex and the City,” quietly battled breast cancer in 2006 by undergoing a lumpectomy and radiation treatment, and she went public about her recovery two years later. Nixon is now an ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer.

Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. The actress and her daughter Annabel Clark chronicled Redgrave's recovery through chemotherapy in the 2004 book “Journal: A Mother and Daughter’s Recovery From Breast Cancer.”

Edie Falco
Sopranos star Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, and secretly battled it.

Melissa Etheridge
Diagnosed in 2004 with breast cancer, Etheridge is doing well.

Gloria Steinem
Activist Steinem discovered a lump in 1986.

Kate Jackson
2 time survivor Kate Jackson battled cancer in 1987 and in 1989. She is recognized as one of the most famous of the "angels" in "Charlie's Angels".

Olivia Newton John
Famous singer and actress was diagnosed 1992, underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Richard Rountree
Shaft star is proof that breast cancer affects men, too. Rountree was diagnosed in 1993, had a radical mastectomy and rounds of chemotherapy.

Jaclyn Smith
Charlie's Angels star, Smith discovered a lump in 2002. Treatment included a lumpectomy and radiation.

Rue McClanahan
Star of the hit sitcom "Golden Girls, Rue McClanahan became a survivor in 1997, after finding a pea sized lump in her breast.

Linda Ellerbee
Journalist and now survivor, Ellerbee found a lump in 1991 and treated with a bi-lateral mastectomy.

Jill Eikenberry
L.A Law star discovered a lump in 1986 and chose a lumpectomy for treatment.

Ann Jillian
Actress turned motivational speaker, tours recounting her journey with breast cancer.

Sandra Day O’Connor

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor battled breast cancer in 1982. She was treated with a mastectomy, and returned to work 6 days later.

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