Celebrities Who Have Survived Breast Cancer

These stars were diagnosed with the big C, but battled back -- and won

Olivia Newton-John

"Grease" star Olivia Newton-John, 60, seen here with her daughter Chloe, was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 2, 1992. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and recuperated in her native Australia.



Sheryl Crow

Singer Sheryl Crow, 46, was diagnosed with the disease in February 2006, shortly after her break-up with cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. She has since adopted a son named Wyatt and moved to Nashville.


Kylie Minogue

In 2005, Australian singer Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37. She is in remission after surgery and chemotherapy and is writing about her experience in a yet-to-be published book.


Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts, 48, cohost of "Good Morning America" revealed she had the disease in 2007. She returned to the morning talk show one month after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.



Edie Falco

Edie Falco, 45, most notable for her role as Carmella Soprano on HBO's "The Sopranos," and now for her role in "Nurse Jackie," had breast cancer in 2003. She underwent chemotherapy and continued filming "Sopranos." She has since adopted two children.


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