16 stars that could overcome the terrible diseases

No one is immune from the occurrence of terrible diseases, and the history of famous personalities can become an example for many. Celebrities are sure: if you fight for your life, then the ailment can be overcome.

Despite the significant development of medicine, there are still diseases that are difficult to treat. They can touch everyone at any time, regardless of status and bank account. In any case, it's important not to give up and fight for your life. Bright examples will be the stories of the stars who were able to defeat the deadly disease.

1. Kylie Minogue

The famous singer in 2005 had to struggle not only with the terrible disease, but also the excessive activity of the press, which wants to get an exclusive. To defeat breast cancer, Kylie had to undergo a complicated operation, a course of chemotherapy and stages of rehabilitation. The fragile singer withstood all the trials that made her even stronger. She has set up a fund to fight breast cancer and is participating in promotions, urging women to monitor their health.

2. Anastacia

When the singer was 34 years old, she wanted to reduce her breasts due to problems with her back. During the examination, the doctor found a tumor in the mammary gland, which quickly developed. The woman did not hesitate with treatment, she underwent surgery and radiotherapy. In March 2013 during another examination the doctor again shocked the singer, reporting on the development of a new tumor. Anastacia decided to remove the mammary glands after going through a double mastectomy.

3. Hugh Jackman

Activity of the sun leads to the fact that the number of people who have skin cancer is constantly growing. Hugh Jackman frankly told that because of his childhood spent in Australia under the scorching sun and the refusal to use sunscreen, in 2013 doctors diagnosed him with a terrible diagnosis - basal cell (skin cancer). And it all started with the fact that the actor's wife sent him to the doctor, so that he checked a strange birthmark on the nose. The treatment was successful, and Jackman recovered.

4. Montserrat Caballe

The great opera singer in 1985 learned about her terrible diagnosis - a brain tumor. Doctors suggested that she perform an operation, the success of which did not guarantee a 100% result, because of the surgical intervention she would lose her wonderful voice. Caballe was not ready for such risky victims, so she chose an alternative - laser treatment and homeopathy. Doctors did not believe that this would help, but a miracle happened, and the cancer receded. In this case, the tumor remains in the head of a woman and sometimes it makes itself felt, therefore Montserrat from time to time suffers from headaches.

5. Cynthia Nixon

One of the actresses of the popular series "Sex and the City" has a strong character not only on the screen, but also in life. With his help, she was able to defeat breast cancer. Having a genetic predisposition (her mother also won a similar diagnosis), Cynthia regularly underwent a survey, which made it possible to identify the disease at an early stage. The public learned about serious problems several years later, when the actress was already healthy.

6. Sharon Stone

One of the sexiest actresses in 2001 had a stroke, which was provoked by constant stress. After treatment, Stone had unpleasant consequences: speech and gait changed. For a long time, the actress did not receive any offers for work. In the interview, she admitted that due to her illness she changed her attitude to death and now she is not afraid of her.

7. Robert De Niro

The famous actor faced a terrible diagnosis in 60 years. Prostate cancer was detected at an early stage, as De Niro regularly underwent an examination. The treatment involved radical prostatectomy. What could not please the actor and doctors - the recovery period did not take much time, because he was engaged in sports and eat right.

8. Daria Dontsova

A well-known writer learned about her terrible diagnosis in 1998. The doctor ruthlessly said that she had breast cancer of the fourth stage, and she had only two months left to live. Her relatives sent her to another doctor and he said that there is a chance, so we need to fight. By the way, during her stay in the intensive care unit, she wrote her first detective bestseller. Dontsova underwent 18 courses of chemotherapy and was completely cured. Daria confessed that before the examination she felt a pain in her chest, but just put off going to the doctor, and this is her huge mistake.

9. Ben Stiller

His favorite comedy actor told the public about his diagnosis (prostate cancer) in 2016. The disease was detected in 2014 at an early stage due to a test for the determination of PSA (prostatic specific antigen). Doctors performed the removal of the tumor without serious consequences.

10. Michael Douglas

In 2010, the press blew the news that a famous actor diagnosed a throat cancer of the 4th stage, but later he said that he had a cancer of the tongue. On the basis of the organ was found a tumor the size of a walnut. Doctors did not give guarantees for recovery, so the treatment was difficult. Douglas underwent a course of radiation and chemotherapy. Experts thought of carrying out the operation, during which it would have to remove part of the lower jaw. Due to the positive dynamics of treatment for surgical intervention, doctors refused. A year later, Douglas reported that he had overcome the disease.

11. Marie Fredriksson

In 2002, a soloist of a well-known Swedish group learned her terrible diagnosis - brain cancer. Doctors conducted an operation to remove education, and rehabilitation took several years. Marie lost her ability to read and count, her right side did not obey her practical, and her right eye did not see at all. She underwent a course of radiation and chemotherapy, which helped her to gradually return to normal life.

Do not drop her hand helped her drawing, which she began to actively engage. In 2016, doctors forbade the singer to perform on stage, because she began to have problems with coordination of movements and endurance. Marie does not despair and does not abandon the singer's career, continuing to record songs at her home studio.

12. Christina Applegate

The actress in 2008 was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she not only could overcome, but also give birth after this healthy baby. Although the disease was discovered at an early stage, Kristina chose the most radical method of treatment - she removed both mammary glands, which prevented the development of relapse.

13. Vladimir Levkin

The former soloist of the famous group "Na-na" realized that he was seriously ill in 1996, when his hair began to drop heavily on his head, as well as eyelashes and eyebrows. Surveys did not yield results, and doctors could diagnose the diagnosis only after six years. The verdict was terrible - cancer of the lymphatic system.

By this time, Vladimir had been affected by all organs, and the disease was at the fourth stage. The singer was in the hospital for 1.5 years, he suffered nine courses of chemotherapy and a complicated operation. No less painful was the rehabilitation. The disease receded, and life began to rebuild, but a relapse occurred. Levkin had to undergo a second treatment, and the bone marrow was transplanted to him. Now he is healthy and does not miss obligatory regular examinations.

14. Laima Vaikule

At the last stages of breast cancer in a Latvian singer was discovered in 1991. Since the chances of recovery were small, Vaikule did not believe in salvation, so she began writing farewell letters to her relatives. In the interview, she admitted that the fear of death seemed to paralyze her, and she did not know what to do. Lyme survived the operation and a very painful rehabilitation, but was able to survive.

15. Yuri Nikolaev

In 2007, doctors informed the famous presenter that he had intestinal cancer, and he fought with him for many years. Yuri suffered not one operation and underwent other procedures. Nikolaev is sure that he was helped by faith in God and will power.

16. Andrey Gaydulyan

At age 31, the actor learned about his terrible diagnosis - Hodgkin's lymphoma in the second stage of development. He started treatment in Russia, and then went to Germany. Gaidulian underwent several courses of chemotherapy. In his social network, he told the fans that he was completely healthy.