Celebrity Survivors of Breast Cancer

November 27, 8:45 PMCelebrity Charity ExaminerLinda St.Cyr

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Proving Why Women Should Not Adhere to the New Mammogram Guidelines Issued.

According to The National Cancer Institute, 192,370 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,170 deaths from breast cancer were reported in the United States in 2009. These numbers are still rising. In an announcement by the U.S. Protective Task Force Services, women are now being told to stop self-examining and to forgo mammogram screenings until the age of 50.

The celebrity women listed here may very well be among the death totals if this announcement had been released before they decided to self exam or get a mammogram at the previously recommended age of 40.

Celebrity Women Surviving Breast Cancer-

Christina Applegate- diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36 and survived due to early screening and treatment.

Sheryl Crow- diagnosed at age 44 with breast cancer and survived after a lumpectomy and radiation treatment.

Jaclyn Smith- diagnosed with breast cancer at age 56 and is now as survivor.

Melissa Etheridge- diagnosed at age 44 with breast cancer, now a survivor.

Olivia Newton John- diagnosed in 1992 at age 44 with breast cancer, now a survivor and tireless advocate for breast cancer research.

Edie Falco- best known for her role on "The Suprano's" was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. She is 46 years young.

Nancy Reagan- diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 after a routine mammogram screening. The Nancy Reagan Breast Center in California is named after her. She is 88 beautiful years young.

Robin Roberts- cohost on "Good Morning America" was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2007. She is 49 years young.

Carly Simon- underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. She is still stunning at 64 years of age.

Hoda Kotb- "Today" cohost was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. She is 45 years young.

Elizabeth Edwards- wife of vice presidential canidate John Edwards was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Still going strong at 60 years young.

Rue McClanahan- diagnosed in 1997 with breast cancer after finding a pea-size lump when she self-examined. As of today she is 75 golden years young.


This is just a few of the celebrity women who have survived breast cancer because of early detection by self-exam and mammography.

For more information on breast cancer awareness and how you can help beat cancer please visit Breast Cancer.org.

Check your breasts, it could mean life or death!