***May 2010***

"Once you chose hope, anything's possible"

Christopher Reeve

15 celebrity Breast Cancer Survivors

1. Anastacia is an international superstar; in 2005 she sold more than 20 million albums. As she has a very powerful voice, but has a small stature, Anastacia is also known as “The Little Lady with The Big Voice". Anastacia discovered at the age of just 34 years, she had breast cancer. Actually she wanted to get a breast reduction and one thing she had to do before is to get a mammogram. “I’ve never been this afraid” she said in an interview. Her cancer was aggressive and fast moving. But Anastacia won the fight against breast cancer and grew stronger.

2. You all know Kylie Minogue as she is a famous Australian pop singer and songwriter. The Minouge sisters, Kylie and Danny, began their career at the age of 11, appearing in small roles in soap operas in Australia. Kylie’s first single was “The Loco-Motion” in 1987.  In 2000 she brought her album “Light Years” and sold over one million copies in the UK and was very successful throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe. Kylie discovered breast cancer in 2005 and underwent surgery and had chemotherapy treatment soon after. However, Kylie won the fight against breast cancer and continues working on her 11^th album.

3. Christina Applegate is well known for playing Kelly Bundy on Married...with Children. But she also had major roles in several movies. Christina will play Elizabeth Montgomery of Bewitched fame, who died of colorectal cancer, in the upcoming film Everything Is Going to Be Just Fine, coming soon in the movies. In 2008 the People magazine reported that Christina had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As the doctors found out that the stadium was early, she followed the recommended treatment and had a full recovery. Christina was cancer free after a double mastectomy, even though the cancer was just in one breast. In the next 8 month Christina will have a reconstruction surgery. As Christina’s mom also had breast cancer, she started very early to do charity work.

4. “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon, born in 1966 is an American actress and was 5 times nominated for the Emmy Awards and won it twice. She was the only supporting character on “Sex and the City” (1998) to win an Emmy. Five nominations for the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress, mostly for playing her role in “Sex and the City”. She discovered during a routine mammogram, that she was caused by breast cancer. Cynthia has beaten her cancer and is now cancer-free. She supports an organization that supports cancer research.

5. “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts began her career in 1983 as a weekend sports reporter, later she became a host in several sport shows. Robin is one of the most successful female news personalities on TV and was inspired by her talented Family Members. She discovered that she had an early form of breast cancer in 2007. A mammogram didn’t detect her cancer but a follow ultrasound did.  In 2008 she completed her chemotherapy and the radiation treatment. She is blessed and thankful that she found the cancer in an early stadium.

6. Betsey Johnson is a fashion designer and launched the punk fashion label in 1978. Her fashions have been described as timeless with a touch of class and free spirit.  After being inducted into the Fashion Walk of fame in 2002 she was awarded the Medal of Honour for Lifetime Achievement in Fashion. Betsey designs clothing for celebs as Paris Hilton, Katy Perry and Cyndi Lauper...   Betsey also had breast cancer. She won the battle and is no cancer-free. In addition she takes part in fundraising events and creates unique items that can be auctioned for charity.

7. Diahann Carroll is a legendary actress and singer; she is one of TV’s first African-American series stars. Diahann is one of only eight African-American actresses to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar and she was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  “a mammogramm saved her life” she said. She was diagnosed with the disease of breast cancer at the age of 63. She works to educate postmenopausal woman about screenings that may be life-saving.

8. Sharyl Crow is a singer and songwriter; she began piano lessons at the age of 5 and grew up with the music of Elton John and Bob Dylan. She composed her first song at age 13. After her graduation Sheryl taught music to autistic children. Cheryl is a winner...  she won the fight against breast cancer and is a survivor in the fight. Now she performs at benefits to fight the disease.

9. The 53-year-old Tennis legend Martina Navratilova just discovered that she has beendiagnosed with breast cancer when a routine mammogram revealed a cluster in her left breast. The doctors said that the disease had not spread. Martina will make a full recovery. It’s a pretty difficult emotionally time. For Martina it was a shock, as she has lived in such a healthy way. "I went four years between mammograms. I let it slide. Everyone gets busy, but don't make excuses. I stay in shape and eat right, and it happened to me. Another year and I could have been in big trouble.'', Martina said.

10. Kate Jackson has three Emmy and four Golden Globes nominations, an award of excellence from two Humanitarian Awards for her work with children and animals. She has survived two dangerous battles with breast cancer. The first time she discovered the cancer in 1987 and then again in 1989. She won her fight after a partial mastectomy and radiation. Kate is ranked No. 18 in FHM’s 100 sexiest women of all time.

When I did all the researches to write this article, there was one thing that every cancer patient had in common... Everyone said in their statements that they were really lucky to discover the cancer early. The earlier you discover the cancer, the more you can do against it. Don't start thinking about prevention until after diagnosis. It is always sad to know that there could be a tragedy has very well been avoided.

Yours in good health,

The Breast Cancer Support Team

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