Now that we have touched the causes, signs & symptoms, prevention, types, stages, treatments & their side effects, and awareness of breast cancer, we feel it is the time to celebrate those who have overcome this disease and along the way let you know of the more famous breast cancer survivors that can be a great source of encouragement for you.

Edie Falco:

Edie Falco, the Sopranos star, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. She clandestinely battled it.

Melissa Etheridge:

One of the most recognized and popular performers in the world, Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43 in 2004. She underwent a lumpectomy and chemotherapy and is on the road to recovery.

Kate Jackson:

Kate Jackson, one of the most famous of the angels in the Hollywood flick “Charlie’s Angels”, fought breast cancer two times, in 1987 and 1989, and this brave celebrity was the conqueror both the times.

Olivia Newton John:

A busy songwriter, singer, performer and actress in Hollywood, Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She underwent a mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction.

Richard Rountree:

A successful Hollywood flick “Shaft” and the most popular television series in the modern time “Desperate Housewives” star Richard Rountree is a proof that men can get breast cancer too. He was diagnosed in 1993 and had a radical mastectomy and rounds of chemotherapy.

Suzanne Somers:

A famous Hollywood actress, producer, writer, and performer was the source of much controversy she opted for holistic medicine and alternative therapy foregoing standard treatment for her breast cancer.