00:00People don't know a lot about cancer, I think they just sort of assume that it means, you
00:06know, you can't walk, you can't eat, you can't work.
00:10People put you out to pasture at a very early age, you're like done, you're retired.
00:15And we're not.
00:16Like, we're vibrant.
00:18We have such a different outlook on life.
00:19We're just so grateful for every second, every hour, every day that we get to be here.
00:26Despite its prevalence, it's true there is a lot of misinformation about cancer.
00:30Not everyone understands the types, their symptoms, and how to get properly screened
00:34for them.
00:35Many celebrities have used their status to try to spread more awareness.
00:39A few have been touched by the condition themselves.
00:41Keep watching to learn about celebrities you may not know had or are currently battling
00:46cancer.
00:47King Charles III Cancer can reach even the highest of places.
00:50King Charles III, reigning monarch of the UK, was diagnosed after an investigation
00:56for an enlarged prostate.
00:57The specific type of cancer hasn't been revealed, but he's on a regular treatment schedule.
01:02His recovery is being closely monitored, with updates provided to his concerned public when
01:07appropriate.
01:08Kate Middleton Cancer has touched another member of the
01:11royal family, Kate, the Princess of Wales.
01:13She told The World,
01:14In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought
01:20that my condition was non-cancerous.
01:22The surgery was successful, however, tests after the operation found cancer had been
01:26present.
01:27My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy,
01:31and I'm now in the early stages of that treatment.
01:35She reassured the public by saying she's getting stronger every day thanks to holistic
01:39healing efforts and the support of her husband, Prince William.
01:42She requests privacy for herself and her family during the healing process.
01:47She's also reached out to encourage others dealing with similar conditions.
01:52Olivia Munn Olivia is an actress best known for her role
01:55in The Newsroom.
01:56She recently had a health scare after a series of medical tests revealed the presence of
02:01a form of breast cancer known as luminal B. She underwent a double mastectomy to remove
02:06the cancer cells.
02:08She's had multiple surgeries over a 10-month treatment journey so far.
02:12It's been a major adjustment.
02:37Shannon Doherty Cancer seems to plague the charmed set.
02:41First it got to Holly Marie Combs.
02:43Now it reached Shannon.
02:44She has stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her bones.
02:48She even had to get brain radiation to reduce it.
02:50She's on a daily regimen of a treatment that's working but had negative effects.
02:55She's sensitive to the steroids used to reduce swelling in her brain.
02:58They made it difficult for her to move her hands.
03:01That lasted a few months before she found a better treatment plan.
03:05Shannon refuses to let the diagnosis make her stop living.
03:08She's inspired by her support system, especially her mother who overcame a brain aneurysm.
03:38Jane Fonda Jane is known for her resilience and optimism.
03:47It showed when she revealed her diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the
03:52lymphatic system.
03:53She continues to be involved in her previous environmental advocacy work but now has a
03:57new cause to support as well.
03:59She's working to raise awareness about the disease which fortunately has a high survival
04:04rate.
04:05Hugh Jackman The Australian actor most famous for playing
04:08Wolverine has dealt with skin cancer more than once.
04:11They included six different treatments for basal cell carcinoma.
04:14It's the most common form that comes from sun exposure.
04:18Hugh advocates for proper sun protection and regular skin checks.
04:22He also keeps his fans in the loop, even letting them know when he has moles removed at the
04:26dermatologist.
04:27He shares his experience on social media and offers advice to others who may be dealing
04:31with similar issues.
04:33Joan London Joan's presence in broadcast journalism means
04:37she's always in the public eye.
04:39That meant revealing her diagnosis in 2014 of breast cancer.
04:43She decided to go all in on it.
04:44She went to the even more public medium of magazines and posed bald.
04:49When explaining her decision to Today in 2017, she said, quote, I posed because I know there
04:55are women out there who will actually say no to chemo because they're so worried about
04:59losing their hair.
05:00That astonishes me because what's the alternative?
05:03Melissa Etheridge Melissa also revealed the effects of her cancer
05:07treatment publicly.
05:08She performed bald at the Grammys in 2005 while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.
05:14She explained her decision to Shape in 2009, saying, quote, I've always been up front,
05:19so I said, why should I hide my truth?
05:21I had cancer.
05:22I had chemotherapy.
05:23I lost my hair.
05:24There's no shame in that.
05:26Kathy Bates This award-winning actress has faced cancer
05:29twice.
05:30She had ovarian cancer in 2012.
05:33Her gynecologist's husband worked in the entertainment industry.
05:36He warned her not to reveal the diagnosis publicly because of the stigma attached.
05:41She then had breast cancer in 2012.
05:43Her treatment for the second disease was extensive.
05:45She underwent a double mastectomy and had 19 lymph nodes removed.
05:49Seeing Melissa Etheridge perform bald inspired her to go public about it.
05:54She's now a spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network to raise awareness
05:58for lymphedema, which she had developed after her surgeries.
06:02She's open about her health journey now and wants to show the world the effects of cancer
06:06and its aftermath.
06:08Michael Bolton Michael recently underwent immediate surgery
06:11to remove a brain tumor.
06:13It was fortunately a success.
06:15He said, quote, I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and
06:19support of my family.
06:21He's taking a break from public performing.
06:23He's grateful for the positive support his fans have given.
06:26He hates to disappoint them but knows that taking a break will get him back to them as
06:30soon as possible.
06:32William Shatner William continues to stay busy at age 93.
06:36He starred in a documentary called You Can Call Me Bill, gave a talk to 60,000 listeners
06:41at the Indiana University Memorial Stadium, and has a full schedule of Star Trek fan events
06:47to attend.
06:48He says, quote, My life has been so lucky.
06:50I've been so fortunate in terms of health, which is really the basis of everything.
06:54Your health and your energy is partially your doing but partially accidental, genetic and
06:59accidental.
07:00That's despite his various brushes with cancer.
07:02There was his skin cancer diagnosis.
07:04He felt a lump near his right ear that turned out to be stage 4 melanoma.
07:09It was removed and treated with chemotherapy.
07:11He hasn't revealed exactly when that happened.
07:13There was also his prostate cancer scare in 2016.
07:17His PSA level, a marker used to test for the disease, suddenly rose.
07:21It turned out to be a false alarm caused by testosterone supplements, but he admits it
07:25was scary.
07:26William is aware of his mortality.
07:28He stays young at heart by doing what he loves or needs to.
07:31He's become the oldest man in space, a feat Captain Kirk would be proud of.
07:36Kate Micucci Kate played Lucy on eight seasons of The Big
07:39Bang Theory.
07:40She recently shared a sick talk online, revealing a recent health scare.
07:44It showed her in the hospital.
07:46She admitted she'd been slow for a few weeks but couldn't wait to return to painting.
07:50She was diagnosed and treated for lung cancer.
07:52Her blood work sent off red flags, and another doctor scanned her heart, which showed the
07:57spot in her lungs.
07:58It came as a surprise because she had never smoked, and the condition is uncommon in patients
08:03under 45.
08:04Dr. Michael Ebright of Stamford Hospital says a strange trend has begun to appear.
08:09The number of lung cancer cases in women who are non-smokers is twice as high as men who
08:14are non-smokers.
08:16Ben Stiller Funny man Ben Stiller had a serious health
08:19scare in 2016.
08:20He was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
08:23He didn't speak publicly about the disease until two years later.
08:26He now advocates for testing and awareness of the disease.
08:30Betsy Johnson Betsy is a designer who kept her diagnosis
08:33under wraps.
08:34She didn't even tell her daughter for a year until her treatment was over.
08:38As she told Bustle in 2017, quote,
08:41My biggest fear was that people were going to think I was going to die, that I wasn't
08:44going to pay my bills, that I'm not going to design, that I'm not going to feel good,
08:48that it was over.
08:49Betsy overcame these understandable fears eventually.
08:52She now designs items used in fundraisers for breast cancer charities.
08:57She is an active advocate for the disease.
08:59Cynthia Nixon Cynthia is an outspoken actress and political
09:03activist.
09:04The one thing she wasn't willing to speak about for some time was her 2006 breast cancer
09:09diagnosis.
09:10She told Nightline in 2008 that she knew it would ruin her privacy.
09:14She said, quote, I didn't want paparazzi at the hospital, that kind of thing.
09:19Wanda Sykes Wanda considers herself the face of many things.
09:22She said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she's already a black lesbian and doesn't
09:26want to be the poster child for everything.
09:29She did decide to go public about her breast cancer diagnosis after a breast reduction.
09:33The show gave her the perfect platform.
09:35She also emphasized the importance of testing and getting a complete family history.
09:40Now it's time to hear from you.
09:41Has cancer touched you or anyone you love?
09:43Let us know in the comments section below.
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