List of people with breast cancer
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List of people with breast cancer refers to notable individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, a type of cancer that develops from breast tissue. This list includes people from various fields such as entertainment, politics, sports, and science.
Entertainment[edit]
- Sheryl Crow - An American musician, Crow was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2006. She underwent a lumpectomy followed by seven weeks of radiation therapy.
- Kylie Minogue - The Australian singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy and has been in remission since 2006.
- Olivia Newton-John - The English-Australian singer and actress was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and again in 2013 and 2017.
Politics[edit]
- Betty Ford - The former First Lady of the United States was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1974. She underwent a mastectomy and openly discussed her diagnosis and treatment, raising awareness about the disease.
- Nancy Reagan - The former First Lady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 and underwent a mastectomy.
Sports[edit]
- Novlene Williams-Mills - The Jamaican track and field athlete was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She underwent surgery and continued her athletic career, winning several medals post-diagnosis.
Science[edit]
- Mary-Claire King - The American geneticist, known for her work in identifying the BRCA1 gene, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014.
See also[edit]
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Greta Garbo in the 1920s
