Cynthia Nixon
Christina Applegate
“Up All Night” and “Married … With Children” star Christina Applegate underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2008 and had a double mastectomy (her mother, Nancy Priddy, is also a breast cancer survivor). But all turned out OK, and the actress gave birth to daughter Sadie Grace in January 2011.
Sheryl Crow
Every day really is a winding road for Sheryl Crow. The singer underwent “minimally invasive” surgery for breast cancer shortly after breaking up with fiance Lance Armstrong in 2006. The following year, she adopted a son, Wyatt and, in 2010, she adopted her second son, Levi.
Melissa Etheridge
Singer-songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge has spoken publicly about her 2004 breast cancer and subsequent chemotherapy. Etheridge has two children with former partner Julie Cypher. In 2006, she and then-partner Tammy Lynn Michaels welcomed twins.
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Edie Falco
“Sopranos” and “Nurse Jackie” hard mama Edie Falco survived a breast cancer diagnosis in 2003 and — after going into remission — welcomed a son in 2005 and daughter in 2008, both through adoption.
Giuliana Rancic
In 2011, E! News and “Fashion Police's” Giuliana Rancic underwent a double mastectomy a few months after disclosing her breast cancer diagnosis on television. The following year, she and husband Bill welcomed a son via gestational carrier.
Ann Jillian
Ann Jillian, star of the 1980s sitcom “It's a Living,” is also known for her vocal, honest approach to her 1985 breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent double mastectomy. Seven years after her battle with the disease, she welcomed her son, Andrew.
