Some celebrity's World He Worked Against Cancer

Some celebrity's World He Worked Against Cancer

Once cured, they took part in the prevention of cancer through various foundation

Cancer is a frightening disease for many people. Because the disease is a cause of death in the world and there is no cure really powerful to overcome. Cancer can affect anyone, including celebrities. Many famous people in the world have suffered from cancer. However, there are also some of those who had recovered from cancer.

After beating cancer, they use their fame to spread the importance of early detection as well as taking part in the prevention of disease. Well, here are five famous people in the world to successfully beat cancer, as reported by MagyforWomen:

1. Kylie Minogue
The Australian pop singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and underwent immediate treatment. For more than 18 months, Minogue intensive battling cancer and he vanished from publication.
After recovering, he began actively campaigning and his calls for the importance of early detection of cancer of the millions of women in the world.

2. Lance Armstrong
Professional bicycle racer from the United States who managed to break international records also successfully recovered from testicular cancer that affects the brain and lungs. After recovering from cancer, Armstrong returned to win the Tour de France seven times in a row and then set up the Livestrong Foundation to help patients with cancer.

3. Nelson Mandela
Nobel Peace Prize winner from South Africa is not only fighting to eradicate apartheid. Mandela also had to deal with microscopic prostate cancer in 2001. After undergoing radiation therapy for seven weeks, Mandela successfully cured of cancer.

4. Sharon Osbourne
The wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath band), was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 and underwent treatment over one year to 2003. Regardless of the disease, Sharon then offered to provide support for patients and families of cancer patients who were treated at Mount Sinai Hospital. Sharon also asked to raise awareness in the community about the importance of regular health checks.

5. Cynthia Nixon
The star of Sex and The City never do battle against breast cancer in 2006, which he kept secret from the public. After being cured, the actress who also has a mother with breast cancer, an ambassador for breast cancer foundation in New York.