Unfortunately, cancer is a disease that can afflict anyone and at any age. There are many people who know a family member, friend or even a neighbor who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Therefore, cancer is not a disease that is rare. Rather, it is a disease that does not limit itself to a certain age group, race, gender or ethnicity. Even celebrities are known to get cancer.When famous people get cancer, their fight against the disease becomes an inspiration for all others who are suffering from similar types of cancer. That is why there are many news articles and websites dedicated to famous people with cancer.

Some of the famous people with cancer are as follows:

Bob Marley, the King of Reggae, suffered from melanoma, and died as a consequence from this type of skin cancer.

The fight of Kylie Minogue against breast cancer was well publicized. In fact, she became a symbol of a cancer survivor as a result, and did not hesitate to talk about her cure and the way the treatment was affecting her health and personal life. Today, Kylie Minogue is in remission awakening hope in many women who themselves are fighting a battle against breast cancer.

Former US President Ronald Regan was diagnosed first with colon cancer in 1985 and then in 1987 he was diagnosed with skin cancer. Both the cancers were removed through a surgery, and he lived to tell his tale.

When the co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, was known to have pancreatic cancer, there was a hushed silence in the market as people were wondering what the future of Apple would be. However, Jobs under went treatment, and now his cancer is in remission.

The most famous celebrity sports star to fight cancer and become an inspiration to millions was Lance Armstrong. In 1996, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and the doctors gave him just 2 percent chance of surviving. However, Armstrong fought hard and strong, and came back to win Tour de France emphatically and became an icon for many people around the world.

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