Famous Colombian writer, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude Gabriel Garcia Marquez beat cancer twice.
The first time doctors discovered he had a cancerous tumor in his lung in 1989, and ten years later they diagnosed him with lymphoma. Almost then he was sentenced to death, giving no more than a year to arrange earthly affairs. However, he lived after that for another long 15 years. However, the example of the eminent Colombian is not unique.
Prostate cancer successfully operated on
In 1999, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani ran for the Senate. According to available forecasts, he had every chance to win against Hillary Clinton, but he unexpectedly withdrew his candidacy due to the discovery of prostate cancer.
The treatment of the disease took six months. And two years later, the knight of the British Empire was named the most popular man in America for his courage in the days of the first events of September 11, 2001.
Another politician who was diagnosed with prostate cancer during the presidential campaign was the 68th US Secretary of State, John Kerry.
After the removal of the malignant tumor, Kerry returned to the fight for the White House, declaring that he was completely healthy. However, doctors confirmed his words only six months after the operation, based on repeated tests.
Former US Secretary of State, General of the US Armed Forces Colin Powell was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 66. Devoted to his soldiers, the general was treated in an ordinary army hospital, and after leaving it, he became an advocate of the fight against cancer.
Another American celebrity who was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer at the age of 60 was actor Robert De Niro. Despite the difficult diagnosis, the actor did not stop his creative activity for a minute. And the result was not long in coming: as soon as the tumor was removed, the disease receded.
Testicular cancer and yellow jersey
The famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the last stage, when metastases had already affected the lungs, brain, and abdominal cavity. The athlete underwent surgery twice, lost his hair and even eyebrows as a result of chemotherapy, but did not lose hope not only to defeat the disease, but even to return the yellow jersey of the leader.
With the same illness — and twice — English football player Alan Stubbs had a chance to face. He did not doubt his recovery for a minute and proved by his own example that he can protect not only the honor of the football team, but also his health.
Breast cancer: fixing genetics
In the spring of 2013, the news spread around the world: 37-year-old actress Angelina Jolie had a mastectomy to prevent the possible development of breast cancer, which, according to doctors, was 87%. A weighty argument for the operation was the death of the mother of the actress, who died at the age of 56 precisely from this disease.
However, Angelina was far from the only one who decided on such a preventive measure.
A year earlier, British TV presenter Sharon Osbourne did the same. Doctors diagnosed her with bowel cancer, but warned her of a possible breast cancer. "I don't want to live in fear for the rest of my life," — explained to Sharon later about her consent to the double mastectomy.
Australian singer Kylie Minogue was 38 years old when doctors diagnosed her with early breast cancer. Upon learning of the diagnosis, the singer did not leave the house for some time. Then she pulled herself together, apologized to the fans for the disrupted tour and decided to have an operation. She returned to the public a year and a half later, not only as a singer, but also as the founder of the Breast Cancer Charitable Foundation. But with her beloved, French actor Olivier Martinez, Kylie broke up — illness destroyed love.
At the age of 34, the American pop singer Anastacia was diagnosed with the same diagnosis. Having decided on a partial removal of her breasts, Anastacia began to film her every step and show it on a reality show as an instruction to other women so that they do not neglect their health.
American actress Cynthia Nixon, a cancer patient, had to play not only on the stage, but also in life. Having received a genetic predisposition to this disease, she constantly checked her bust for formations. And I was not mistaken. In 2006, the actress of the series "Sex and the City" was diagnosed with cancer, which she spoke about after she had a partial mastectomy.
Today, the actress represents the breast cancer organization and advises all women to get a mammogram in order to get rid of this disease in time.
Uterine cancer — no reason to give up motherhood
American psychologist Louise Hay, who wrote the self-help books, was very frightened when she found out that she had uterine cancer. And then she realized: the disease was caused by resentment and the sexual abuse that she had to endure in childhood. After analyzing her feelings, she began to work on her way of thinking — and recovered. Today, Louise helps all sick people learn to get rid of negative thought forms, which, in her opinion, are the source of diseases.
Louise's compatriot, comedian Fran Drescher, was diagnosed with uterine cancer at an early stage. She did not have to undergo a grueling course of chemotherapy. However, as a warning to all women, Fran wrote the book Rak Shmak. and founded an organization providing early detection of cancer in women.
Another American — supermodel Brooke Shields — for a long time concealed such a diagnosis and secretly treated for cancer. There is no doubt that she managed to overcome the disease. After all, Shields gave birth to two charming babies after that.
Skin cancer afraid of sunscreen
President Bill Clinton was found to have a suspicious mole during his annual physical examination. Tissue samples taken showed that the head of the White House was stricken with basilioma, a skin cancer. It practically does not metastasize and is easily treated, which was confirmed by the further actions of the doctors who successfully removed the tumor.
Another White House official who was diagnosed with skin cancer was the wife of President George W. Bush, Laura. The first lady was diagnosed with a common type of skin cancer, epidermoid. The operation did not disrupt the business schedule of Laura Bush, who considered the surgery a personal matter.
Republican politician John McCain, who lost the presidential race to Obama, underwent surgery three times to remove melanoma on his face. The scar, which then remained on his left cheek, is clearly visible. But doctors' forecasts are optimistic.
But the American actor Hugh Jackman, who played the mutant superhero Wolverine in the X-Men anthology, was diagnosed with the disease by his wife. She saw a suspicious mole on his nose and insisted on an examination. During the examination, it turned out that the actor's skin has basal cell carcinoma, which is characterized by increased growth in the affected areas. After removing it, Hugh strongly advises everyone to check in on time and use sunscreen.
Tongue cancer recedes before modern medical advances
Basic Instinct star Oscar-winning Michael Douglas went to the doctors when a swelling on his tongue reached the size of a walnut. The disease receded thanks to modern advances in medicine, otherwise Douglas would have been threatened with amputation of the tongue and lower jaw. Today, the eminent actor, by his own admission, eats like a pig, and feels complete euphoria from this.
Eddie Van Halen, one of the most famous rock guitarists in the world, was diagnosed with an identical diagnosis at the age of 44. The doctors managed to completely eliminate cancer cells, and Eddie announced his cure long before the successful course of the treatment became obvious.
Throat Cancer: Quit the Bad Habit of Smoking
In 2004, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was diagnosed with throat cancer. According to Charlie, the tumor arose as a result of addiction — smoking. And although he broke up with her in his youth, after 30 years she caught up with him in the form of a tumor.
After undergoing radiation therapy, Watts returned to the group with which he tours around the world.
When British singer Rod Stewart was diagnosed with throat cancer, he took it philosophically and dedicated his song to legendary athlete Terry Fox. A well-known Canadian lost his leg due to a cancerous tumor. However, this did not stop him from taking part in the marathon and running across the country in order to raise funds for research on this disease.
It took Rod himself nine months to treat his cancer. He managed not only to defeat a terrible disease, but also to regain his magnificent voice.
Brain Cancer: Continuous Tumor Control
One of the sexiest women in the world, Sheryl Crow, had to fight cancer twice. Ironically, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer after breaking off her engagement to cyclist Lance Armstrong, who also had cancer. Secondly, in 2011, Crowe was diagnosed with meningioma, brain cancer. The benign form of the tumor allows Cheryl not to resort to radical means and, thanks to constant examinations, to control the growth of the tumor.
But the Swedish singer Marie Fredriksson was diagnosed with brain cancer, astrocytoma, in 2002. The doctors tended to think that the tumor could be fatal, so surgery was necessary. Its implementation was accompanied by some restrictions as a result of brain damage. Marie could not read, count, the right side of her body partially lost motor activity. Three years later, she told her fans that she had recovered and no longer needed treatment.
Lung Cancer: A Solo Journey of a Knight
The famous English traveler Francis Chichester became famous for having made several trips around the world alone. For courage in the face of the elements, Queen Elizabeth personally handed the knight's sword to the brave navigator. However, Francis managed to conquer not only the elements, but also the disease.
In 1957, doctors diagnosed him with lung cancer and recommended surgery. He refused and went to sea when the doctors predicted a month of life for him, no more. From his next trip around the world, Chichester returned completely healthy, and lived after that for another 15 years.
Lymphogranulomatosis: contrary to forecasts, survive and conquer Everest
American actor Michael Holly's father died of cancer when the future star was only 11 years old. Therefore, the diagnosis «lymphogranulomatosis» he took it as a test. He left his creative activity and directed all his efforts against the malignant formation of lymphoid tissue. He was able to quickly return to service in perfect health due to the fact that at the time of detection, the cancer was in remission.
American climber Sean Schwarner became the only person in the world who managed to first defeat lymphogranulomatosis, and then — Askin's sarcoma. Cancer in the last stage was discovered in him as a teenager, when, according to doctors, he had no more than three months to live. But the young body turned out to be very tenacious. True, later the disease caught up again and manifested itself in the form of a tumor on the right lung. The formation the size of a golf ball was removed, but the doctors unanimously declared: the guy is not a tenant and will not last more than two weeks. He not only survived, but ten years later he became famous throughout the world for the fact that, with a partial lung, he was able to conquer Everest.
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