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Celebs who survived cancer

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Feb 06, 2012 06:38 pm IST
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Hopes and prayers of all Indians are with cricketer Yuvraj Singh who's suffering from 'curable' cancer. As we wish for his speedy recovery, here's recalling celebrities who successfully won their battle against cancer. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2012 06:38 pm IST

Hopes and prayers of all Indians are with cricketer Yuvraj Singh who's suffering from 'curable' cancer. As we wish for his speedy recovery, here's recalling celebrities who successfully won their battle against cancer.

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Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2006 during a routine mammogram. She initially decided not to go public with her illness because of the stigma involved, but in April 2008 she announced her battle with the disease in an interview with Good Morning America. Since then, Nixon has become a breast cancer activist. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2012 06:38 pm IST

Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2006 during a routine mammogram. She initially decided not to go public with her illness because of the stigma involved, but in April 2008 she announced her battle with the disease in an interview with Good Morning America. Since then, Nixon has become a breast cancer activist.

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Actress Kate Jackson, one of most famous of 'Charlie's Angels', from the TV show of the same name, is a two-time breast cancer survivor. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Actress Kate Jackson, one of most famous of 'Charlie's Angels', from the TV show of the same name, is a two-time breast cancer survivor.

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Sharon Osbourne fought with colorectal cancer. Through early detection, minor surgery and chemotherapy, she recovered. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sharon Osbourne fought with colorectal cancer. Through early detection, minor surgery and chemotherapy, she recovered.

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Shirley Temple was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1972. The tumor was malignant and removed, and a modified radical mastectomy was performed. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Shirley Temple was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1972. The tumor was malignant and removed, and a modified radical mastectomy was performed.

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Rod Stewart underwent surgery after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The surgery also threatened his famous voice, and he had to re-learn how to sing. Since then he has been active in raising funds for The City of Hope Foundation charity to find cures for all forms of cancer. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rod Stewart underwent surgery after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The surgery also threatened his famous voice, and he had to re-learn how to sing. Since then he has been active in raising funds for The City of Hope Foundation charity to find cures for all forms of cancer.

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Sheryl Crow's battle with breast cancer caused her to evaluate her life; she adopted a baby, Wyatt, the following year. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sheryl Crow's battle with breast cancer caused her to evaluate her life; she adopted a baby, Wyatt, the following year.

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Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2008, got cured of the disease in July 2008, after she underwent a double mastectomy. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2008, got cured of the disease in July 2008, after she underwent a double mastectomy.

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Kylie Minogue postponed the Australian leg of her 2005 Showgirl tour to undergo immediate treatment for breast cancer. After an 18-month fight, she went into remission and resumed her tour. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kylie Minogue postponed the Australian leg of her 2005 Showgirl tour to undergo immediate treatment for breast cancer. After an 18-month fight, she went into remission and resumed her tour.

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Lisa Ray who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer, showed exemplary courage and got rid with the disease completely following a stem cell transplant. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lisa Ray who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer, showed exemplary courage and got rid with the disease completely following a stem cell transplant.

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Yuvraj Singh has a malignant tumour located between his lungs. Doctors says it's not lung cancer and would be cured within 10 weeks. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2012 06:38 pm IST

Yuvraj Singh has a malignant tumour located between his lungs. Doctors says it's not lung cancer and would be cured within 10 weeks.

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