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Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has chosen to speak about her recent brush with breast cancer - including her mastectomy - in a bid to help other women. In doing so, she joins an impressive list of brave celebrities, including Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue, Rita Wilson and Maggie Smith, who have all told their personal stories. Experts working in the fight against the disease applaud their action.
Julia Frater, an information nurse at Cancer Research UK, told HELLO!: "It can have a huge impact when celebrities diagnosed with cancer choose to speak about their experiences publicly. Beyond raising awareness, their actions can remove some of the stigma associated with cancer and can help people better understand the importance of early detection."
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The late Olivia Newton-John, in particular, was hailed for her decades-long efforts on behalf of others. The Grease actress died last year aged 73 at her home in California, 30 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis. She left behind an amazing legacy including the hospital she set up - the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
"The singer and actress spent years raising money to fund cancer research and was a notable inspiration to many. High profile cancer cases such as Olivia’s often act as a prompt to encourage people to find out more or think about their own health", said Cancer Research UK's Dr Julie Sharp.
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