Top 10 Celebrities with Cancer Who Are Still Alive
Cancer is regarded as the deadliest disease that breaks the patient's heart and people close to him/her. With every passing time, the rate of cancer is growing. People who have already gone through it are encouraged to raise their awareness to prevent, identify, and treat it.
The fight against cancer is undoubtedly the toughest fight that one could battle through. People who have survived the difficulty and chaotic process of medication or treatment are no less than warriors. There are even many celebrities with cancer who are still alive and serve as an inspiration to others by sharing their story.
Some of these celebrities and renowned figures are listed below.
Manisha Koirala
Among the celebrities affected by cancer, Manisha Koirala insists that having cancer is not a death sentence. In the year of 2012, she was diagnosed with IV ovarian cancer and made her long journey to the United States to receive medical attention. After a year of treatment, she received a remission for more than six years and inspired others to battle the treatment. She even wrote an autobiography book about her cancer battle in 2018 titled "It Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life."
Known for Movies Like -
Mann
Dil Se
Bombay
Sanju
Akele Hum Akele Tum
Jani Dushman and more.
Sonali Bendre
Another cancer famous personality is Sonali Bendre who was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She was claimed to have only a 30% chance of life. Throughout her therapy stage, she shared photographs of herself smiling and fighting the battle. She inspires cancer victims to seek treatment and is currently cancer-free.
Known for Movies Like -
Sarfarosh
Hum Saath Saath Hain
Diljale
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Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty is among the Hollywood stars with cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the year of 2015 and underwent reconstructive surgery after two years. The actress has been outspoken about her procedure as she posts herself regularly to keep the fans updated and inspired.
Known for Movies Like -
Heathers
Girls just want to have fun
Hot seat
Fortress
Dying to belong
Mallrats
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian is an American reality TV star and an entrepreneur by profession. She is among the celebrities with cancer who are still alive. About her experience, she opened up in the year of 2016 as she was diagnosed with the disease. She encouraged others to keep an eye on moles as they can be something else. In her treatment, she had eight inches of her skin removed.
Known for TV Show -
Keeping up with the Kardashians
Sanjay Dutt
A famous Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Being among the celebrities with cancer, he had undergone his treatment in Dubai where he had endured countless cycles of chemotherapy. On the occasion of his children's birthday, he announced and celebrated his recovery from cancer and appeared in several films.
Known for Movies Like -
Munna bhai MBBS
Jawan
Khalnayak
Vastav: The reality
Agneepath
Rocky
KGF chapter 2 and more.
Sheryl Crow
Country singer Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 44. In an interview, she said that she was terribly heartbroken when she heard of the news but did not lose hope. Being among the cancer victims, she mentioned how she wanted to put herself on the first list of those she took care of. No matter what people thought of her, she prioritized her well-being.
Known for Her Songs -
Real gone
Soak up in the sun
All I wanna do
If it makes you happy
The first cut is the deepest
My favourite mistake
Anurag Basu
Anurag Basu comes next on the list of famous people with cancer. He was diagnosed with blood cancer in the year of 2004 and was given just two weeks to live. Ever since his battle, he changed his perspective towards life and battled cancer like a true warrior. For the past ten years, he has been living a healthy life after recovering from the illness.
Known for Movies Like -
Barfi
Life in a metro
Ludo
Gangster: A Love story
Murder
Kites and more
Kirron Kher
Kirron Kher is an Indian Veteran actor who received a multiple myeloma diagnosis in 2021. Regardless of her diagnosis, she continued to work besides getting medical attention. She was quite open about her pain throughout the therapy but developed a coping mechanism and moved on. However, she fought elegantly and overcame the disease.
Known for Movies and TV Shows Like -
India's Got Talent
Devdas
Veer Zaara
Dostana
Om Shanti Om
Hum Tum and more.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is among the famous cancer survivors who is a retired cricketer from India. He was diagnosed with Mediastinal Seminoma which is a rare lung cancer disease. This renowned personality underwent treatment in the United States and dealt with the disease positively. To date, he inspires cancer survivors and raises awareness about the condition.
Known for -
Being rounded in Indian cricket history
Michael C Hall
Among the celebrities with cancer who are still alive is Michael C. Hall. During the fourth season of filming the popular TV show Dexter, Hall received a diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma which is an immune system illness. But he did not announce it until the filming was over. He took treatment during the break and has been in remission for more than ten years.
Known for Movies and Shows Like -
Dexter
Dexter: New Blood
Six feet under
Safe
Dexter: Early cuts
Shadowplay
The crown
