As stated on the official CANSA website, “ Cancer affects one in four South Africans, through the diagnosis of family, friends, colleagues or self”.
With the first-ever Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer taking place Saturday 31 October, we decided to compile a list of some of the A-list celebrities who have fought cancer and won.
Pint sized Aussie singer Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and immediately began chemotherapy. Kylie is to this day cancer-free.
Sharon Osborne was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2002 and underwent chemotherapy and although the treatment was successful, Sharon decided to have a double mastectomy in 2012 to reduce her chances of getting cancer again. 2020 finds her cancer-free.
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Ewan McGregor shared with the world in 2008 that sun damage had resulted in a cancerous mole on his face that he later had removed. Early detection had stopped the cancer from spreading.
Wanda Sykes revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011 that she underwent a double mastectomy after finding out she was in the early stages of breast cancer. She has been in remission ever since.
Star of the series Emily in Paris , Ashley Park, was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was just 15 years old, she underwent chemotherapy and is still in the clear..
And the list goes on – Julie Walters has beaten bowel cancer, Hugh Jackman skin cancer and Marcia Cross anal cancer.
The message is clear – early diagnosis is key to complete recovery.
You can support those affected by cancer by joining the Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer - Click on this link to enter Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. We'd love you to join us from wherever you find yourself!
