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Actress Christina Applegate, diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36 in April 2008, is an example. Applegate first underwent a lumpectomy, but after learning that she had the BRCA genetic mutation (aka the  breast cancer gene ), she opted for a double mastectomy. D Dipasupil/Getty Images Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow may be best known for her music, but she also has used her celebrity status as a breast cancer survivor to help raise awareness about the importance of early detection. 2  In 2006, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment.
The following list is a compilation of those famous people and celebrities with cancer. Some had cancers or some may still be suffering from cancers. Some have even died from their cancers.It is by no means belittling them but on the contrary, I wish to salute their bravery to fight against such a dreadful disease.AMOUS CHRISTIANS-CELEBRITIES WITH CANCER. (If you know of other famous Christians that I should insert, send me a photo and a simple writeup.). The inclusion of Christians in this place does not imply that leaders of other faiths are immune to cancer or its sufferings.