Malignant neoplasms are a "sore spot" in modern medicine, as they still have not invented a universal cure for cancer of all stages and forms. Therefore, it is not surprising that a terrible disease often arises among show business stars with their busy schedules, great responsibility to a crowd of fans, bad habits and chronic stress.
Unfortunately, far from always a strong financial situation and ties with the best world experts in the medical field help to defeat an unfortunate disease. Because of him, we have lost many worthy pop and cinema stars.
But still today we will look at those celebrities who have not retreated from the struggle and as a result were able to defeat oncology.
10. Robert De Niro
A charming and charismatic American actor in life is not always so smiling and confident. At sunset (at 60), he was diagnosed with a common disease for this age - prostate cancer. The forecasts were quite optimistic, so the actor was in no hurry to put an end to a well-lived life. To cure, he had to go through a radical prostatectomy (amputation of the gland) and a fairly quick rehabilitation. Yes, the sex life for Robert is over (and in his then years), but the chance of a relapse of the disease is also unlikely. After treatment, De Niro managed to play in more than 20 films - a dangerous disease did not affect productivity.
9. Kylie Minogue
A charming miniature Australian quietly toured Europe for herself, while at the age of 36 she suddenly found breast cancer. The tour had to be postponed - a serious operation and a course of chemotherapy were brewing. Fans supported Kylie and did not even return tickets bought for concerts back. The tumor was successfully removed, then followed by an 8-month course of debilitating drug therapy, as a result of which the singer lost her beautiful hair and health. But nevertheless, she survived and now brings to the masses information on the timely diagnosis of cancer and the fight against it, supports sick women in cancer treatment centers.
8. Yuri Nikolaev
The famous Russian showman learned about a terrible diagnosis in 2007 - intestinal oncology. At this moment, the world for the TV presenter “turned black”, and even wanted to give up. But he courageously took his will in his fist and trusted the Russian Moscow doctors, who performed several successful operations and the necessary course of medical treatment. Nikolaev believes in God and was grateful to him for being able to survive. Now, during the period of remission, the presenter successfully performs in various projects ("In Our Time", "Property of the Republic", etc.), not forgetting to mention the sore topic of the fight against cancer.
7. Hugh Jackman
Just 5 years ago, the famous Wolverine was diagnosed with a dangerous subspecies of oncology - skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma). It is sad that going to the doctor for strange spots on the skin can result in such a shocking diagnosis. An operation was performed, however, relapse soon occurred, and the cancer returned. Now Jackman undergoes examination on a quarterly basis and advises people to carefully monitor their health, not shying away from using a cream for safe tanning. By the way, basal cell carcinoma rarely metastases, so the chances of recovery are slightly higher. However, malignant tissues tend to proliferate rapidly.
6. Anastacia
A popular American singer with an interesting voice twice heard words of a sentence from oncologists. For the first time, a star learned about breast cancer at the age of 34, and she became really scared. The woman was urgently operated on with the condition of removing a fraction of one of the mammary glands. It seems that the disease receded, but in 2013 a relapse occurred. Having canceled the tour, Anastacia disappeared for the fans for six months and again successfully defeated the cancer. Then the singer founded a foundation named after her, which educates women on the diagnosis and treatment of this form of oncology.
5. Julia Volkova
In 2012, a miniature singer with a gentle voice had to show real fortitude, because she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Julia struggled with the disease on her own and only a few years later decided to report her battle publicly. The fragile girl had to go through a difficult operation, which was successful. However, a medical error was made - the singer was damaged by the vocal nerve, as a result of which she could only whisper. To restore her voice, Julia survived 3 more operations in Korea and Germany. Even now, she is paying the consequences of the removal of the tumor - she speaks with a mild hoarseness.
4. Andrey Gaydulyan
A young and promising actor learned about a terrible disease 3 years ago. He immediately canceled his career plans and went to a well-known German clinic for treatment. Oncology of lymphatic tissue is a serious and extremely dangerous matter, in some cases with disappointing prognoses. However, Andrei fought for his life for a year and soon entered the theater. A little later, the actor publicly stated that he had achieved remission of lymphoma.
3. Michael Hall
The star card of the actor was the role of a charming and “fair” maniac in the series “Dexter”. His character was unpredictable and elusive, successfully avoiding all life-threatening situations. In life, Michael was less fortunate - even during the filming in 2010, he admitted that he was being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma. The actor defeated the disease, got the coveted Golden Globe and continued to star in the cult series. Now the actor is in remission, so we wish him good health and more chances to play unique characters.
2. Vladimir Pozner
In 1993, a terrible diagnosis was made to a Russian TV presenter in one of the US hospitals - oncology. The cancer was detected at an early stage, so the forecasts were optimistic, however, the words of the doctors knocked the soil out of the journalist’s feet. He even refused a course of chemotherapy, limiting himself to an urgent operation to remove malignant tissues. More than 20 years have passed since then, and Vladimir is still regularly examined in clinics for reinsurance. The showman also became an international ambassador in the program “Together Against Cancer”.
1. Cynthia Nixon
The self-confident and cynical Miranda from the cult female series in life turned out to be an equally strong woman who had to fight breast cancer secretly from fans. The mother of the actress also had a disease, which increased the risk of hereditary oncology in her daughter. Cynthia’s operation was carried out on the weekend, so that on weekdays she could return to work. That was back in 2002. After remission, the actress played the role of Vivian Bering, a teacher with cancer, in the theater. For the sake of this, the woman again had to shave her hair.
That's how celebrities fought with a terrible diagnosis - who alone with their family were in trouble, and who found support and sympathy in the hearts of fans. The main thing is that for these people the cancer was left behind, leaving valuable experience and the opportunity to enjoy life more correctly and fully. We wish them good health and new creative successes.