7 Celebrities Including Jenna Fischer and Olivia Munn Who’ve Survived Breast Cancer
- Being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world, many women across the world get this diagnosis almost every day.
- Various celebrities have also come forward to share their struggles with the diagnosis and eventual treatment, including Jenna Fischer and Olivia Munn.
- From mental health issues to complications after chemotherapy, breast cancer struggles are endless and painful to say the least.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s heartening to hear so many survivor stories and anecdotes from people across social media. In fact, various celebrities have also come forward to share their struggles with the diagnosis and eventual treatment, including Jenna Fischer and Olivia Munn.
Both actresses took to social media to share how they have coped with the crushing information that threatened to unravel their lives beyond control. Nevertheless, with family and friends’ support, Fischer and Munn seem to be doing well. Here are more actresses who have candidly shared their journey with breast cancer and how they overcame the same.
Jenna Fischer
Being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world, many women across the world get this diagnosis almost every day. In 2022 alone, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer according to Healthline. The Office actress Jenna Fischer was diagnosed last year as she went for chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
The actress is now cancer-free as she shared on Instagram. She chose to reveal her diagnosis as well as the news of her recovery at once as she was seemingly coming to terms with the news herself. Nevertheless, the reason she shared was to remind other women to get their mammograms done in time.
Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn also took to Instagram to share her journey and even give regular updates on her treatments. The actress was diagnosed soon after giving birth to her first child with John Mulaney. After a mammogram, an ultrasound, and a biopsy, the outcome was clear and Munn had to undergo cancer treatment.
Her entire purpose behind sharing her journey, much like Fischer’s, has been to raise awareness and make other women with the same diagnosis feel less alone.
Cynthia Nixon
A girl’s girl through and through, Cynthia Nixon rose to fame with her role in Sex and the City. Translating that supportive and friendly vibe off-screen as well, Nixon has often candidly shared her experience with breast cancer. She received her diagnosis in 2002 after which she became an ambassador for the breast cancer foundation Susan G. Komen in 2008.
She learned from her mother’s experiences as she too had breast cancer. Since then, Nixon has consistently dedicated her time and efforts towards making things better for cancer survivors.
Kylie Minogue
Along with surviving breast cancer and informing people of the importance of getting diagnosed correctly and on time, Kylie Minogue also focuses on the trauma of it all. She shared her journey as well as the hurdles she faced in getting her mental health back on track ever since undergoing chemotherapy.
The Australian pop star was initially cleared of any tumors but was properly diagnosed later when she couldn’t shake off the thought.
Kathy Bates
Breast cancer is not a standout disease. With its diagnosis and treatment come more complications that are also tough to handle. Misery actress Kathy Bates developed lymphedema after a double mastectomy, which led to her body parts getting swollen.
The actress has received adequate medical attention for the same and continues to rally behind the cause by being the national spokeswoman for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network.
Wanda Sykes
The story of how comedy star Wanda Sykes got her breast cancer diagnosis is different. While others went for mammograms to get tested, Skyes wanted to get breast reduction surgery. The preparation for the same led to Sykes learning about her condition.
Initially, the actress was hesitant to express her feelings and her journey, but she eventually chose to be vocal about it and revealed the diagnosis on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Christina Applegate
Before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, Christina Applegate battled with breast cancer in 2008. While she caught the tumor in time, her results showed an increased risk of breast cancer. After the necessary treatment, Applegate opened up about the struggle of dealing with the condition.
Moreover, she recently claimed that she should have been authentic in her expression rather than professing self-love at the time. Many women who undergo mastectomies often get scars and cuts on their breasts that can be difficult to come to terms with.
