Celebrities who fought cancer and won

These famous characters faced the struggle of their lives and emerged victorious.


With regard to Hollywood stars and other celebrity personalities, it can be easy to forget that they are people like all others. Of course, they have unparalleled renown and wealth, but they also have problems with their families, have been in unsuccessful relationships and have trouble with health problems. Either it's as obvious as inrecent and untimely death ofBlack Panther StarChadwick BosemanDied on August 28Colon Cancer at only 43 years old. And Boseman was not alone in his fight against cancer among the Hollywood community. In fact, many famous figures have treatedSerious and threatening medical conditions of life Over the years, often, while their career was booming. Fortunately, in many cases the results are not always as tragic as Boseman was sadly. Here are some of the biggest celebrities who beat cancer. And for more than one health problem diagnosed in a number of emblematic artists, seeCelebrities who are on the spectrum of autism.

1
Ben Stiller

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Ben Stiller Credit Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA) with saving one's life. While the American Cancer Society recommends risk men on average of the diseaseStart being projected at 50 yearsStiller was 46 when his doctor recommended that he be tested. And that's a good thing he did. The actor was then diagnosed withProstate cancer In 2014, then underwent surgery three months after the removal of the tumor. It has been cancer without cancer since.

"In the end for me: I had the chance to have a doctor who gave me what they call a basic PSA test when I was about 46," has always written inA try he has published online in 2016. "I have no story of prostate cancer in my family and I'm not in the high-risk group ... I had no symptoms." The comedian added: "If he had expected, while the American Cancer Society recommends, until I was 50, I would not have known that I had a growing tumor before two years after having been treated. " And for more information on another battle of the famous figure with a deadly disease, discover4 symptoms of pancreatic cancer Alex Trebek wanted he had known earlier.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Emmy Awards
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The late 2010 was troubleJulia Louis-Dreyfuseven if it had success on the screen like the lead onVegetalize(The hilarious HBO series that presented its comedy abilities perhaps even better than its role of bursting as Elaine onBreastfield) The Father of Louis-Dreyfus died in September 2016 and a year later, she was diagnosed with a phase II breast cancer, which led to a brutal of the six chemotherapy towers and a dual mastectomy. The result was positive and Louis-Dreyfus is currently free from cancer, but it is still a little hesitant to accept that as the end of its history. "I always work, to be honest with you," she saysVanity fair In August 2019, "I'm glad I crossed that, but there is a part of me who is still a little frightened, do you know?" And for more of this particular disease, check17 subtle signs that you could have breast cancer.

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Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor
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In 2008, while promoting the movieDeception, Scottish actorEwan McGregor Has been encouraged by his doctor to have few suspicious moles on his face examined by a specialist. It turns out that at least one of them was enough to be removed and turned out to be skin cancer. TheNapper andStars warsThe star is good now, but warns people to have odd hues or new moles that have been examined by a dermatologist, especially those who have a similar tone of skin.

"You must be careful if you are pale to the skin and go to the sun at any time," McGregorsaid to the BBC in 2008 following the incident. "I went to see a specialist who thought it was better to be kidnapped and it was ok." And for more of this disease often subtle, but serious, check27 facts about skin cancer Doctors wish to know about.

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Christina Applegate

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Like Julia Louis-Dreyfus,Christina Applegate, Star of Netflix SeriesDeath for me, has undergone a double mastectomy after diagnosis of breast cancer in 2008. Since then, Applegate has been without cancer and founded theRight action for womenAn organization that helps women at risk pay for projections and MRI testing, has it toldToday In 2017. In addition to living a healthy lifestyle, in order to prevent the return of cancer, Applegate also decided to remove its ovaries and faschopian tubes.

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Robin Roberts

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As award-winning journalist and long-standing anchor of ABCHello America,Robin Robertsestablished as a familiar source of press and trustworthy in homes across the country. But after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer in 2007, then five years later, find out that she had a rare blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Roberts came to represent something more personal and powerful, manipulating his battle in a kind. Grace and resilience that continues to inspire millions of people to take control of their own health.

When she was asked how she was doing in a2018 maintenance withTo curemagazine, Roberts said, "Strong as bull! I'm not one of those people who use the word" remission ", but I am grateful that at this point there is nothing detectable. I receive my regular budgets. , and I love it I feel like me again. It took several years. "And for more useful health information delivered directly into your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.


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