On World Rose Day, We Honour 12 Celebrities Who Won the Battle Against Cancer

Christina was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 years old and decided to have a double mastectomy. Post that, she introduced positive changes in her lifestyle that sustained her good health. Applegate has also founded the Right Action for Women which helps at-risk women pay for MRI screenings and testing.

The film fraternity and fans were in shock when actress Sonali Bendre revealed that she had been diagnosed with metastatic cancer. While in New York for treatment, the celebrity often took to social media to share motivational quotes and proudly debuted her bald head.

Ben Stiller was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016, when he was 48 years old. Thankfully, the disease was detected early and was treatable. He opted to remove the tumor with a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and no sign of cancer was detectable post the treatment.

Filmmaker, writer and wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Tahira Kashyap was diagnosed with pre-invasive breast cancer for which she underwent a mastectomy procedure to surgically remove her affected breast. With her family, friends and well-wishers by her side, she defeated the disease, coming out victorious!

The ‘90s supermodel Lisa Ray was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma (a type of blood cancer), and only spoke about it publicly in 2010. She had a full stem cell replacement and was cancer-free.

Robert De Niro was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer in 2003. Luckily, they identified it early enough to stall the spread of the disease to other parts of the body. After surgery, he was cancer-free.

Sofia was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000 and underwent surgery to have the gland removed.

Hugh Jackman has had six bouts with basal cell carcinoma, one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Recovering time and again, he urges people to wear sunscreen and protect their skin from sun damage.

'Miranda' of Sex and the City fame was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. She chose not to publicly announce her battle until she was in remission.

Yuvraj Singh revealed that he was suffering from lung cancer in 2011, leaving the cricket community and his fans in disbelief. While the cancer was situated in a dangerous place, he underwent treatment and was cured, making his cricket comeback in 2012.

Manisha was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and underwent chemotherapy for the same in New York. She recovered and runs NGOs in support of those suffering from the illness.

Ace Director, Anurag Basu of Jagga Jasoos, Gangster, and Barfi fame was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2004. Although his doctors only gave him two months, he lives to see the light of day!