http://www.life.com/images/logo.png http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/22926/stars-whove-battled-cancer http://www.life.com/image/83925480 Lance Armstrong had already won two Tour de France stages when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs, abdomen, and brain in 1996. He staged a major comeback in 1998, and won the Tour a record-breaking seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.]]> 83925480 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:00:00 EST Lance Armstrong had already won two Tour de France stages when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs, abdomen, and brain in 1996. He staged a major comeback in 1998, and won the Tour a record-breaking seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.]]> Bryn Lennon 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50735426 The actress confirmed in August 2008 that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a double mastectomy that month, she was declared cancer-free and back to "business as usual" by an ABC spokesman.]]> 50735426 Mon, 12 Oct 1998 03:00:00 EDT The actress confirmed in August 2008 that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a double mastectomy that month, she was declared cancer-free and back to "business as usual" by an ABC spokesman.]]> Mirek Towski. 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/56185157 The singer was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004. After undergoing chemotherapy, she did a TV interview in October 2005 in which her hair had grown back and she praised the support she got from wife Tammy Lynn Michaels.]]> 56185157 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 03:00:00 EDT The singer was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004. After undergoing chemotherapy, she did a TV interview in October 2005 in which her hair had grown back and she praised the support she got from wife Tammy Lynn Michaels.]]> Michael Abrahams 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/82058553 In May, it was announced that the "Survivor: Africa" winner was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called CD20-positive Hodgkin's lymphoma. He has started chemotherapy.]]> 82058553 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT In May, it was announced that the "Survivor: Africa" winner was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called CD20-positive Hodgkin's lymphoma. He has started chemotherapy.]]> Rob Loud 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50733981 The actress was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, began treatment, and was declared cancer-free four months later. In May 2007, however, a malignant polyp was discovered in the treated area. Fawcett tried aggressive unorthodox treatments in Germany, but was rushed to an L.A. hospital in April 2009. She died on June 25, 2009.]]> 50733981 Mon, 01 Jan 1990 03:00:00 EST The actress was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, began treatment, and was declared cancer-free four months later. In May 2007, however, a malignant polyp was discovered in the treated area. Fawcett tried aggressive unorthodox treatments in Germany, but was rushed to an L.A. hospital in April 2009. She died on June 25, 2009.]]> Time Life Pictures. 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/80140079 In January 2008, the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he seemed to make what he called a "miracle" recovery within months. In April 2009, however, he was told the cancer had spread to his liver. ]]> 80140079 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:00:00 EDT In January 2008, the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he seemed to make what he called a "miracle" recovery within months. In April 2009, however, he was told the cancer had spread to his liver. ]]> Stephen Lovekin 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/87135446 In September 2009, the actress released a statement saying she was dropping out of the new NBC "Parenthood" to focus on her treatment for breast cancer. ]]> 87135446 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:00:00 EDT In September 2009, the actress released a statement saying she was dropping out of the new NBC "Parenthood" to focus on her treatment for breast cancer. ]]> Jason Merritt 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/76204880 The comic actor was treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999. After chemotherpay and a stem-cell transplant, he announced in March 2005 that the cancer was in complete remission. Wilder's wife Gilda Radner died of ovarian cancer in 1989.]]> 76204880 Wed, 31 May 1995 03:00:00 EDT The comic actor was treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999. After chemotherpay and a stem-cell transplant, he announced in March 2005 that the cancer was in complete remission. Wilder's wife Gilda Radner died of ovarian cancer in 1989.]]> Ron Galella, Ltd. 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50703429 The Hollywood icon's doctors found a benign brain tumor in 1997, with the announcement coming almost on the eve of her 65th birthday. Successful surgery excised it.]]> 50703429 Wed, 01 Jan 1992 03:00:00 EST The Hollywood icon's doctors found a benign brain tumor in 1997, with the announcement coming almost on the eve of her 65th birthday. Successful surgery excised it.]]> Time Life Pictures. 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/80825766 Child actress-turned-diplomat Shirley Temple Black successfully fought breast cancer in 1972, and was one of the first celebrities to bring public awareness to the disease.]]> 80825766 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 03:00:00 EST Child actress-turned-diplomat Shirley Temple Black successfully fought breast cancer in 1972, and was one of the first celebrities to bring public awareness to the disease.]]> Gregg DeGuire 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/80362418 The pop singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 1999, and underwent surgery in 2000. The surgery threatened his voice, and Stewart had to re-learn how to sing.]]> 80362418 Mon, 14 Mar 2005 03:00:00 EST The pop singer was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 1999, and underwent surgery in 2000. The surgery threatened his voice, and Stewart had to re-learn how to sing.]]> KMazur 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/83551184 Ozzy Osbourne's wife and tough-as-nails manager was diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2002, which later spread to her lymph nodes. Her illness was especially hard on Ozzy and son Jack.]]> 83551184 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:00:00 EST Ozzy Osbourne's wife and tough-as-nails manager was diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2002, which later spread to her lymph nodes. Her illness was especially hard on Ozzy and son Jack.]]> Mark Allan 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/85011411 Singer Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer and treated for it in 2006, fighting it with the help of radiation therapy. She had been dating cancer survivor Lance Armstrong since 2003, but their relationship ended that year.]]> 85011411 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:00:00 EST Singer Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer and treated for it in 2006, fighting it with the help of radiation therapy. She had been dating cancer survivor Lance Armstrong since 2003, but their relationship ended that year.]]> Kristian Dowling 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/1301753 In March 2000, the outrageous MTV personality was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He made a irreverent one-hour special about his treatment, which was acclaimed by critics for its candidness and for teaching young men to check themselves regularly.]]> 1301753 Thu, 15 Jun 2000 03:00:00 EDT In March 2000, the outrageous MTV personality was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He made a irreverent one-hour special about his treatment, which was acclaimed by critics for its candidness and for teaching young men to check themselves regularly.]]> Chris Weeks 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/83064736 In 1992, Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer, and since her struggles with the disease has become one of the the most public advocates of breast-cancer research.]]> 83064736 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:00:00 EDT In 1992, Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer, and since her struggles with the disease has become one of the the most public advocates of breast-cancer research.]]> Sergio Dionisio 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50722324 In spring 2001, the actress underwent surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. She used mistletoe injections instead of chemotherapy after her treatment.]]> 50722324 Mon, 05 Oct 1998 03:00:00 EDT In spring 2001, the actress underwent surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. She used mistletoe injections instead of chemotherapy after her treatment.]]> Mirek Towski. 2010 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/84905561 The Australian singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, forcing her to postpone a tour, and her battle with the disease even drew comment from the prime minister. She recently announced her first North American tour.]]> 84905561 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:00:00 EST The Australian singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, forcing her to postpone a tour, and her battle with the disease even drew comment from the prime minister. She recently announced her first North American tour.]]> Gareth Cattermole 2010 gettyImages.com