Famous Cancer Survivors! Thank God! There is Hope!
by horne_jeffrey | created - 19 Nov 2014 | updated - 19 Nov 2014 | PublicSince Breast Cancer was last month, I thought I create a list for males and females who are battling any type of cancer.
Technically, cancer is characterized with abnormal cell growth. There are over 100 types of cancer. Smoking (can lead to lung cancer), excessive alcohol, and obesity can greatly increase a person risk of developing cancer. Cancer is one of the most painful illness out there, which are associated with lumps, abnormal bleeding, prolong coughing, weight lost, and hair lost. Typical cancer for males are prostate, stomach, lung, and colorectal cancer. Breast, colorectal, lung, and cervical cancer are high for females who have history of their family developing cancer.
Statistically, cancer claimed the lives of more than 8 million people in 2012, while there were 14 million cases of cancer in 2012. Emotionally, children, under the age of 15, with cancer usually have 5 years to live, in the develop world and in USA. Therefore, cancer is a huge target in the youth population, especially those younger than 15 years old. Leukemia and brain tumor are the type of cancer that affects children with cancer the most.
Emotionally, this sensitive topic is here to inspire those who are battling any type of cancer, which can be disheartening to the victims as well. In addition, it can be very emotional for friends, family, and fans to witness these stars battling this difficult sickness. in front of their eyes. Positively, with technology and extensive research, most cancers are treatable.
Please let know me if anyone has questions or comments regarding this important matter.
God Bless!!!
1. Michael Douglas
Actor | Wall Street
A legendary actor with 50 celebrated years of film, television and producing experience, Michael Douglas is known for his era-defining roles and enduring cultural impact.
In addition to his career accomplishments, Douglas has remained a steadfast public servant, activist and philanthropist dedicated...
Legendary, powerful, and successful are words that describe this well known cancer survivor. Thank God he was able to celebrate his 70th birthday this year.
2. Dustin Hoffman
Actor | Tootsie
Dustin Lee Hoffman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lillian (Gold) and Harry Hoffman, who was a furniture salesman and prop supervisor for Columbia Pictures. He was raised in a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Russia-Poland, and Romania). Hoffman graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1955, ...
I did not know this brilliant actor once survived from cancer. I learn something new every day. Thank God he is still with us.
3. Mark Ruffalo
Actor | Spotlight
Award-winning actor Mark Ruffalo was born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, of humble means to father Frank Lawrence Ruffalo, a construction painter and Marie Rose (Hebert), a stylist and hairdresser; his father's ancestry is Italian and his mother is of half French-Canadian and half ...
It is mind-blowing how this talented actor once had issues with cancer.
4. Brooke Burke
Actress | Melissa & Joey
Brooke Burke holds many titles, including: mother, television host, fitness guru, pod-caster, author, social media mogul (with almost 4 million followers), and cancer survivor. Forbes recognized Brooke's work by listing her as one of America's top ten moms to follow.
Brooke wrote her first biography...
This beautiful model, actress, and TV host is a breast cancer survivor.
5. Jennifer Grey
Actress | Dirty Dancing
Jennifer Grey is an American actress who starred in the film Dirty Dancing (1987) opposite Patrick Swayze, a sleeper hit that would become one of the biggest films of the 1980s. She had previously appeared with Patrick Swayze in John Milius's cold war drama Red Dawn (1984) as 'Toni,' one of the '...
Thankfully, this Dirty Dancing star did the incredible by being able to live the day to talk about her breast cancer struggles.
6. Brittany Daniel
Actress | Skyline
Since SVH, Brittany has starred in Dawson's Creek, Joe Dirt and 2, other shows and movies and starred in the long series The Game. She battled stage four non-Hodgkin's's lymphoma and survived. She married her husband Adam Touni in 2017 and have now become parents to a daughter named Hope via ...
It is interesting how this star from The Game is a breast cancer survivor.
7. Warren Buffett
Actor | Entourage
Warren Edward Buffett born in Omaha ( August 30, 1930 ). He developed an interest in business and investing in his youth, eventually entering the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 before transferring and graduating from University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the age of 19. Buffett...
1 of the richest people in the world with a network of up to 67 billion dollars. He over came Prostate Cancer in September of 2012.
8. Robert De Niro
Actor | Cape Fear
One of the greatest actors of all time, Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943 in Manhattan, New York City, to artists Virginia (Admiral) and Robert De Niro Sr. His paternal grandfather was of Italian descent, and his other ancestry is Irish, English, Dutch, German, and French. He was trained ...
One of my favorite actors ever. It is amazing this extraordinary actor was strong in refusing to give up when he learned he had cancer in the past. It is fortunate he survived cancer by continuing to do what he does best, which is deliver one memorable performance after the next.
9. Tom Green
Actor | Freddy Got Fingered
Tom Green was born on July 30, 1971 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. He is a producer and actor, known for Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Charlie's Angels (2000) and Road Trip (2000). He was previously married to Drew Barrymore.
Comedian and actor who thankfully survived cancer.
10. Fran Drescher
Writer | The Nanny
Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher was born on September 30, 1957 in Queens, New York City, New York to Sylvia Drescher, a bridal consultant & Mort Drescher, a naval systems analyst. Fran attended Hillcrest High School in New York with another now-famous name, Ray Romano. She was a studious girl and was ...
This beautiful actress and comedian is the survivor of breast cancer.
11. Ralph Lauren
Costume_department | Annie Hall
Ralph Lauren was born on October 14, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979) and The Wild Party (1975). He has been married to Ricky Lauren since December 20, 1964. They have three children.
1 one of the richest men in the world with a network of up to 7 billion dollars (Ching Ching Ching)!
12. Bobby Heenan
Actor | WrestleMania X-Seven
Bobby Heenan was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for WrestleMania X-Seven (2001), WCW Bash at the Beach (1996) and WrestleMania V (1989). He was married to Cynthia Jean Perrett. He died on September 17, 2017 in Largo, Florida, USA.
Considered by many to be one of the greatest commentators in wrestling history.
13. Jennifer Jones
Actress | The Towering Inferno
One of the world's most underrated Academy Award-winning actresses, Jennifer Jones was born Phylis Lee Isley on 2 March 1919 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Flora Mae (Suber) and Phillip Ross Isley, who ran a travelling stage show. As a young aspiring actress, she met and fell for young, handsome, aspiring ...
Even though she is no longer alive, she did survive breast cancer. She ended up a long life by going to heaven by the age of 90 years old.
14. Sheryl Crow
Soundtrack | Tomorrow Never Dies
Sheryl Suzanne Crow is an American musician, actress and singer from Kennett, Missouri. She is known for multi-genre songs such as "Soak Up the Sun", "Real Gone", "All I Wanna Do", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Picture" and "My Favorite Mistake". Her songs can be heard in films such as Cars, Kangaroo ...
Fortunately, this talented beautiful lady survived breast cancer. However, she discovered she has Meningioma, brain tumor condition, which located in the central nervous system; on the other hand, the condition is benign, mild, which means she does not need any surgery. She visits the doctor regularly to stay up to speed with her Meningioma status. I give it to her. Sheryl Crow is a fighter for sure.
15. Lance Armstrong
Actor | Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Armstrong was raised alone by his mother. Even as a child and teenager, he invested a lot of time in cycling. At the age of 13, Armstrong achieved his first victories in cycling races and other sports. In 1984 he won the youth triathlon championship. Three years later he practiced triathlon as a ...
It is interesting how he and his former partner, Sheryl crow, are both cancer survivors, which is an excellent feel good story.
16. Robin Roberts
Actress | The Lego Ninjago Movie
Robin Roberts was born on November 23, 1960 in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017), He Got Game (1998) and Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). She has been married to Amber Laign since September 8, 2023.
Thankfully, this beautiful news lady survived breast cancer.
17. Kate Jackson
Actress | Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Lucy Kate Jackson was born in Birmingham, AL on October 29.1948. She attended the University of Mississippi but left during her sophomore year to begin studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She was a supporting cast member on Dark Shadows (1966) (Daphne, 1970-1971) and on The Rookies (...
Breast Cancer survivor who was famous for her role in Charlie Angle during the 1970s.
18. Samantha Harris
Actress | Baywatch
A seasoned entertainment news journalist and two-time Emmy-nominated TV personality, Samantha Harris is currently seen on the world's #1 entertainment news program, Entertainment Tonight (1981), as a correspondent. In just her first months with the show, she covered the Cannes Film Festival, ...
Beautiful Breast Cancer survivor who is a television host for Entertainment Television, ET.
19. Kim Novak
Actress | Vertigo
Kim Novak was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 1933 with the birth name of Marilyn Pauline Novak. She was the daughter of a former teacher turned transit clerk and his wife, also a former teacher. Throughout elementary and high school, Kim did not get along well with teachers. She even ...
Famous American actress from the film Vertigo who survived breast cancer.
20. Elaine Paige
Soundtrack | The Boys from Brazil
Elaine Paige, as an actress, recording artist, producer, and broadcaster, has made a major contribution to the modern musical that ensures her own chapter in the entertainment world and justifies the title "The First Lady of Musical Theatre".
She has starred in numerous West End productions and on ...
She is an English singer and actress who is also a breast cancer survivor.
21. Pam Grier
Actress | Jackie Brown
Pam Grier was born in Winston-Salem, NC, one of four children of Gwendolyn Sylvia (Samuels), a nurse, and Clarence Ransom Grier Jr., an Air Force mechanic. Pam has been a major African-American star from the early 1970s. Her career started in 1971, when Roger Corman of New World Pictures launched ...
The beautiful lady of the 1970s survived breast cancer.
22. Trisha Goddard
Actress | Shaun of the Dead
Trisha Goddard was born on December 23, 1957 in Hackney, London, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Shaun of the Dead (2004), Doctor Who (2005) and Fat Friends (2000). She has been married to Peter Gianfrancesco since January 1998. They have two children. She was previously ...
This beautiful television show host survived breast cancer.
23. Meredith Baxter
Actress | All the President's Men
Meredith Baxter is an American actress from California, better known for television roles. Her most famous roles include Catholic teacher Bridget Fitzgerald in the sitcom "Bridget Loves Bernie" (1972-1973), divorced mother Nancy Lawrence in the family-themed drama "Family" (1976-1980), and ...
This powerhouse actress thankfully survived breast cancer.
24. Kathy Bates
Actress | Misery
Multi-talented, multi-award-winning actress Kathleen (Doyle) Bates was born on June 28, 1948, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the youngest of three girls born to Bertye Kathleen (Talbot), a homemaker, and Langdon Doyle Bates, a mechanical engineer. Her grandfather was author Finis L. Bates...
This beautiful and talented actress survived breast cancer.
25. Christina Applegate
Actress | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Christina Applegate was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, to record producer/executive Robert Applegate and singer-actress Nancy Priddy. Her parents split-up shortly after her birth. She has two half-siblings from her father's re-marriage - Alisa (b. October 10, 1977) and Kyle (b. July 15...
The Married with Children star defeated the odds by surviving breast cancer. Not only is she pretty, but she is also brave and strong, which is a powerful personality combination.
26. Olivia Newton-John
Soundtrack | Grease
Olivia Newton-John was an English singer and actress who was born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. In 1954, her family relocated to Australia when her father was offered a job as the dean of a Presbyterian college in Melbourne. After winning a singing talent contest...
The beautiful grease star is a breast cancer survivor.
27. Martina Navratilova
Actress | Xia dao lian meng
Martina Navratilova is a Czechoslovak-born American former professional tennis player and coach.
When Navratilova was four, she was hitting a tennis ball off a concrete wall and started to play tennis regularly at age seven. In 1972, at the age of 15, Navratilova won the Czechoslovakia national ...
Not only is she considered the greatest female tennis player ever, she is as the title of Breast Cancer Survivor to her resume. No matter what she does with her life, it is obvious she will come out on top. That is a definition of a true winner.
28. Jane Fonda
Actress | Klute
Born in New York City to legendary screen star Henry Fonda and Ontario-born New York socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw, Jane Seymour Fonda was destined early to an uncommon and influential life in the limelight. Although she initially showed little inclination to follow her father's trade, she was ...
Legendary actress who is a breast cancer survivor.
29. Betty DeGeneres
Actress | Team Knight Rider
Betty DeGeneres was born on May 20, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She is an actress, known for Team Knight Rider (1997), I Can't Marry You (2004) and Hollywood Squares (1998). She is married to Roy Gruessendorf. She was previously married to Elliot DeGeneres.
Breast Cancer survivor who is the mother of famous comedian Ellen DeGeneres.
30. Jerry Lewis
Actor | The Nutty Professor
Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926 - August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio. He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team ...
Legendary actor and comedian who had the last laugh by beating cancer. How is that for having the last laugh.?
31. Mario Lemieux
Self | 1991 Stanley Cup Finals
Mario Lemieux is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played parts of 17 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1984 to 2006, assuming ownership in 1999. Nicknamed "The Magnificent One", as well as "Super Mario", he is widely acknowledged to have been...
Wildly considered one of the best hockey players who is a cancer survivor.
32. Angelina Jolie
Actress | Maleficent
Angelina Jolie is an Academy Award-winning actress who rose to fame after her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999), playing the title role in the "Lara Croft" blockbuster movies, as well as Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), Salt (2010) and Maleficent (2014). Off-screen, Jolie has become ...
This story is very interesting. Please listen up. She underwent successful preventive mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, which she had 87 percent chance of developing. Breast Cancer runs on her mother side of her family. Her mother died from breast cancer at 56 in 2007, while her grandmother died from the illness at the sensitive age of 45 years old. Unfortunately, her aunt died from ovarian cancer at 61 years old in May 2013, which was the same year AJ discovered she had a chance of developing breast cancer. In a nutshell, while she did not suffer stages of breast cancer, she still was a risk of developing BC. Are we clear?Thank God this beautiful lady can grace us with her presence for a long time. God is Good.
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