We just got word that the No Limit rapper was diagnosed with uterine cancer. We know she is a fighter and will beat this thing.
2. Richard Roundtree
Known for being Blaxploitation’s toughest guy, it took real cajones to announce he had breast cancer back in 1993. Since then, he’s been vocal about the fact that yes, men can get that form of cancer, too.
3. Vanessa Bell Calloway
Thank goodness for mammograms. The healthy actress said a routine test found breast cancer five years ago.
4. Colin Powell
Diagnosed at the age of 66 with prostate cancer, Powell had surgery to have it removed and was back at work the next week.
Six years ago comedian and actress Wanda Sykes found out she had breast cancer. To fight it she had a double-mastectomy and her work schedule stays packed with roles on “Black-ish,” “House of Cards” and more.
6. Harry Belafonte
Now looking at 90, the tireless actor/activist revealed he had prostate cancer back in 1997. After surgery, the man has never found time to slow down.
7. Robin Roberts
The TV host had a very public fight with breast cancer as the nation watched her prepare for surgery, lose hair and ultimately bounce back to her hosting duties.
8. Mr. T
After finding a lump in his ear 21 years ago, Mr. T was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma which required years and chemo to fight. The good news, he’s cancer free and needs no one’s pit.
