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February 25, 2006

Sheryl Crow Has Breast Cancer

Shortly after breaking off her engagement to cancer survivor and cycling superstar Lance Armstrong, rocker Sheryl Crow has undergone surgery for breast cancer, People magazine reported Saturday. (channelnewsasia.com)

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December 08, 2005

Kylie Minogue to Publish Breast Cancer Diary

Pop star Kylie Minogue has been recording her breast cancer experiences in a diary and plans to publish them in an upcoming book.

"Kylie knows she is in a position of influence and wants to use that positively by writing this diary. She believes that by sharing her experiences she can provide encouragement to those in a similar situation. She wants to get the message over that cancer can strike anybody, no matter how rich and famous. It will be a poignant and powerful read." (Contactmusic.com)

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August 25, 2005

Victoria Gotti Exaggerated Breast Cancer Claim

Mafia daughter Victoria Gotti may have exaggerated her breast cancer diagnosis for publicity reasons. Her publicist Matthew Rich has quit over the stunt. The New York Post's front page headline today read "Grow Up, Gotti". Apparently she is saying she had "pre-cancerous cells". On Good Morning America, she said: "What I have is considered by most to be cancer. Noninvasive cancer." (E! Online)

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August 21, 2005

Victoria Gotti Has Breast Cancer

When Victoria Gotti learned she had breast cancer, she kept the news to herself - hiding her draining treatments from her three sons and the producers of their reality show, "Growing Up Gotti." (washingtonpost.com)

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August 06, 2005

The "Kylie Effect" Increases Mammograms

The so-called “Kylie effect” could help reduce deaths from breast cancer as more women get screened for the disease ... Australian pop star Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and had surgery to remove a lump ... Now a study in Australia has revealed that coverage of the singer’s plight caused an unprecedented increase in bookings for breast screening. (Sunday Herald)

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August 04, 2005

Melissa Etheridge Beats Breast Cancer

In an interview that aired Wednesday night on the syndicated TV show Extra, the "Lucky" crooner announced that she has made a full recovery since undergoing a successful lumpectomy last October after being diagnosed with the disease and being forced to scrap a concert tour. (E!Online)

Editor's Comment: We can't think of a better way to kick off our Breast Cancer blog than by posting the fantastic news of Etheridge's recovery. She's been a positive voice in the fight against breast cancer and has hopefully inspired women around the world to do breast self-exams on a regular basis in order to catch the disease in its early stages.

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June 14, 2005

Kylie Minogue Has a Long Fight Ahead

Pop diva Kylie Minogue has said she is pleased her struggle with breast cancer has raised awareness of the disease in other women, but warned she still faces "a long road ahead" in her own fight with cancer. (Scotsman.com)

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May 21, 2005

Kylie Minogue Breast Cancer Surgery a Success

Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue has undergone successful surgery for early breast cancer at a Melbourne hospital and her spirits are high, her surgeon said on Saturday. (Reuters)

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May 19, 2005

Kylie Minogue Prepares for Breast Cancer Surgery

Pop diva Kylie Minogue is undergoing medical tests in the Australian city of Melbourne in preparation for breast cancer surgery later this week, her management said in a statement on Thursday. (Reuters)

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May 17, 2005

Kylie Minogue Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Whilst at home in Melbourne with her family this week prior to her Australian Showgirl Tour, Kylie was diagnosed with early breast cancer. (BBC)

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