From Matthew Knowles to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, these 11 celebrities have shared their experiences with breast cancer. (Photos via Getty Images)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn more about the disease and how to recognize it.
Breast cancer can occur in one or both breasts and includes symptoms such as lumps, swelling, irritation, and redness.
It is the most common form of cancer worldwide, with over 27,000 Canadian women being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 alone.
Below we’ve rounded up 11 celebrities who have spoken out about their breast cancer journeys.
In September 2022, journalist Katie Couric opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis. (Photo by Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
1. Katie Couric
In September 2022, Katie Couric published an essay about her recent breast cancer diagnosis.
After undergoing surgery and radiation treatment, Couric reported that she was doing well.
The journalist has been committed to cancer research and prevention since her husband Jay Monahan died of colon cancer in 1998.
News anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 after discovering a lump in her breast. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Seton Hall University)
2.Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. She uncovered a knot in preparation for one of her segments on Good Morning America.
The news anchor successfully completed a series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments only to be diagnosed with blood cancer in 2012.
Her longtime partner Amber Laign was also diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2022. Roberts took some time off to take care of her.
Anne with an E star Miranda McKeon was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 19. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for The Pink Agenda)
3. Miranda McKeon
Miranda McKeon, star of Canadian series Anne with an E, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 19 after discovering an unusual lump in her breast.
The actress quickly received three surgeries and began chemotherapy and radiation.
It is rare for a woman to get breast cancer at such a young age. However, in May 2022, McKeon announced that her cancer was in remission.
Olivia Newton-John has been diagnosed with breast cancer three times and is an advocate for breast cancer awareness. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
4. Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer three times, first at 44 and then again at 64 and 68.
When the Grease star revealed her third diagnosis, she explained that the cancer had spread to her bones.
After three decades as a breast cancer awareness advocate, she died in August 2022 at the age of 73.
The story goes on
Journalist Hoda Kotb had a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. (Photo by Helen Healey/NBC via Getty Images)
5. Hoda Kotb
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Hoda Kotb underwent a mastectomy.
As she worked through her treatment plan, the journalist was candid about her struggles with recovery.
She found the physical scarring and fertility challenges the most difficult. She is now cancer free.
Matthew Knowles revealed his breast cancer diagnosis in 2020 in hopes other men would check for symptoms. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/WireImage)
6. Matthew Knowles
When it comes to breast cancer diagnosis, men account for less than one percent of all cases.
However, Matthew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, revealed his diagnosis in 2020 in hopes other men would check for symptoms.
Luckily, Knowles’ cancer was caught early and he underwent a mastectomy to remove the disease.
Actress Mandy Gonzalez (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for Breast Cancer Research Foundation)
7. Mandy Gonzalez
“Hamilton” actress Mandy Gonzalez refused to admit breast cancer to halt her career.
After her diagnosis in 2019, she continued to perform while undergoing chemotherapy.
Gonzalez credits breast cancer researchers with giving her hope and helping her move forward after her diagnosis.
Olympic high jumper Chaunté Lowe was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2019. (Photo via Getty Images)
8. Chaunte Lowe
Olympic high jumper Chaunté Lowe was diagnosed with a highly aggressive form of breast cancer in June 2019.
She later explained that she had a double mastectomy along with chemotherapy and radiation to improve her chances of survival.
Lowe exercised during her treatment and has made it her mission to raise funds for cancer research.
Actress Christina Applegate had a double mastectomy in 2008. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for Turner)
9. Christina Applegate
Actress Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.
She decided to have a double mastectomy and made major lifestyle changes to improve her health.
Applegate is also the founder of Right Action for Women. The organization helps provide resources and funding for at-risk women to receive MRI scans and tests.
Singer Sarah Harding announced her breast cancer diagnosis in August 2020. (Photo via Getty Images)
10.Sarah Harding
Sarah Harding, member of the English-Irish pop girl group Girls Aloud, announced her breast cancer diagnosis in August 2020.
She detailed her breast cancer journey in the memoir Hear Me Out.
Harding also stated that her prognosis might have been better had she been detected earlier.
She died in September 2021 at the age of 39.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus had a double mastectomy and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy before announcing she was cancer-free. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for NRDC)
11. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017.
She had a double mastectomy and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy before announcing she was cancer-free.
Louis-Dreyfus has been candid about her experience with breast cancer and her gratitude for the support of her family and friends.
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