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15 famous breast cancer survivors

Actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 at 36. Since her mother was a breast cancer survivor, Applegate has regularly gotten mammograms since she turned 30. She had a bilateral mastectomy.
Actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 at 36. Since her mother was a breast cancer survivor, Applegate has regularly gotten mammograms since she turned 30. She had a bilateral mastectomy.
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Singer-songwriter Carly Simon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. She told Reuters in 2012 that having breast cancer affected her career. "I wasn't treated well. I think I was let go of certain jobs and affiliations."
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. She told Reuters in 2012 that having breast cancer affected her career. "I wasn't treated well. I think I was let go of certain jobs and affiliations."
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Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, two years after playing Miranda on "Sex and City."
Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, two years after playing Miranda on "Sex and City."
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Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer while filming "The Sopranos" in 2003. "I had really been taking care of myself for about 15 years before I got sick... so I fared very well," she told 'Parade' magazine.
Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer while filming "The Sopranos" in 2003. "I had really been taking care of myself for about 15 years before I got sick... so I fared very well," she told 'Parade' magazine.
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TV personality Giuliana Rancic was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She underwent a double mastectomy. "And I realize how fortunate I am...to have just kind of gotten out of there OK because it is such a major surgery," Rancic told CBS News in 2013.
TV personality Giuliana Rancic was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. She underwent a double mastectomy. "And I realize how fortunate I am...to have just kind of gotten out of there OK because it is such a major surgery," Rancic told CBS News in 2013.
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Hoda Kotb, the co-host of NBC’s Today Show’s fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. "The breast cancer I had required an extensive eight hour surgery, which included a mastectomy and reconstruction," she said in 2014.
Hoda Kotb, the co-host of NBC’s Today Show’s fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. "The breast cancer I had required an extensive eight hour surgery, which included a mastectomy and reconstruction," she said in 2014.
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Two-time Academy Award winner Jane Fonda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Fonda told Oprah in 2013, "I mean, I felt, god, I've just joined a family of millions of women who have gone through this. And how interesting. What a journey this is going to be."
Two-time Academy Award winner Jane Fonda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Fonda told Oprah in 2013, "I mean, I felt, god, I've just joined a family of millions of women who have gone through this. And how interesting. What a journey this is going to be."
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Comedian Wanda Sykes announced she had breast cancer in 2011. Sykes underwent a double mastectomy.
Comedian Wanda Sykes announced she had breast cancer in 2011. Sykes underwent a double mastectomy.
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Actress Kathy Bates revealed she had breast cancer in 2012. She tweeted, "I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago & am recovering from a double mastectomy... I don't miss my breasts as much as I miss Harry's Law. Thanks for all the sweet tweets. Y'all kept me going."
Actress Kathy Bates revealed she had breast cancer in 2012. She tweeted, "I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago & am recovering from a double mastectomy... I don't miss my breasts as much as I miss Harry's Law. Thanks for all the sweet tweets. Y'all kept me going."
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Rocker Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2004. She dedicated a song to breast cancer survivors called "I Run for Life."
Rocker Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2004. She dedicated a song to breast cancer survivors called "I Run for Life."
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Original 'Kiss' drummer Peter Criss was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. He has offered advice to men who found lumps in their breast. "Don't sit around playing Mr. Tough Guy. Don't say 'it's going to go away.' It might not and you might not see life anymore and how beautiful it is," he told CNN in 2009.
Original 'Kiss' drummer Peter Criss was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. He has offered advice to men who found lumps in their breast. "Don't sit around playing Mr. Tough Guy. Don't say 'it's going to go away.' It might not and you might not see life anymore and how beautiful it is," he told CNN in 2009.
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Actress Rita Wilson  revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in April 2015. "I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma."
Actress Rita Wilson revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in April 2015. "I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma."
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'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery. She said in an article for ABC, "Now I join the ranks of millions of Americans who are fighting this same battle each and every day."
'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery. She said in an article for ABC, "Now I join the ranks of millions of Americans who are fighting this same battle each and every day."
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Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988.
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988.
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Rock singer Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She says she is now cancer-free, thanks to early detection, herbal remedies and acupuncture.
Rock singer Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She says she is now cancer-free, thanks to early detection, herbal remedies and acupuncture.
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