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Former First Lady of the United States, Nancy Reagan (1921–2016) was a long-term breast cancer survivor. This list of notable breast cancer patients includes people who made significant contributions to their respective fields and who were diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives, as confirmed by public information.
Diagnosis dates are listed where the information is known. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. According to the United States National Cancer Institute, the rate of new cases of female breast cancer was 129.1 per 100,000 women per year. The death rate was 19.9 per 100,000 women per year.
She also received a 'positive' result in August 2005, which carries an 85% risk of developing breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. Hannigan underwent preventative surgery the following year to reduce the risk of cancer developing to 5%. [4] However, breast cancer soon developed, "in the neck, shoulder and under my arm", in 2007.
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Lisa Deborah Adams (née Bonchek; July 29, 1969 – March 6, 2015) was an American writer known as @AdamsLisa, [1] and an advocate for breast cancer research, employing both social media and her personal blog. [2] Her use of these channels sparked controversy in the traditional media fields. [3]
List of a Lifetime (alternate title: Breast Cancer Bucket List) is an American drama film directed by Roxy Shih from a screenplay by Jessica Landry. The film stars Kelly Hu, Shannen Doherty (in her final television appearance), Patricia Velasquez, Sylvia Kwan, Jim Klock, Chad Lindberg, Jamie Kaler and Jane Sibbett.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. [1] LBBC works with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers throughout their experience of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Lucas subsequently wrote a book, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," which talked about her experience and discussed her attitude about overcoming the challenges of breast cancer. The book was made into an Emmy nominated movie that premiered on Lifetime television starring Sarah Chalke and Patti LaBelle in October 2006.