I’m A Survivor! Celebrities Who Fought Breast Cancer – and Won!
8. Olivia Newton-John
Olivia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, at the age of 43, the same weekend her father died. After undergoing a mastectomy and partial breast reconstruction, Newton-John became increasingly candid about her battle with breast cancer and has become a proponent of the importance of early detection. Her personal victory against cancer led her to create the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Center in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. The center will provide a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and research.