7 Celebrities Who Beat Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer has affected millions of men over the years, including some of the most popular celebrities and famous people in the world. Although dealing with prostate cancer is never easy, you can turn to many famous men for inspiration if the time comes. This will give you the strength you need to fight on and stay positive.
Here are 7 celebrities who beat prostate cancer:
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Joe Torre
The coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999. Upon diagnosis, Torre stated that he never felt any of the symptoms that are oftentimes common with the disease. He had a prostatectomy to treat the cancer.
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Robert DeNiro
In 1993 DeNiro was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he never spoke much about treatment and the disease as a whole, it is thought that he opted for a prostatectomy.
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Rudy Giuliani
The former mayor of New York and presidential candidate was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000. High PSA levels prompted Giuliani to seek help which eventually led to a positive diagnosis.
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Nelson Mandela
In 2001, the former president of South Africa was diagnosed with prostate cancer. To treat the disease, Mandela opted for radiation therapy.
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Arnold Palmer
This golf great was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. Within two months he was back on the course showing that anybody can beat this disease, regardless of age.
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Robert Goulet
At the age of 60, Goulet was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine blood test detected high PSA levels. Goulet opted for a radical prostatectomy to treat the cancer.
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John Kerry
The former presidential candidate was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002. One year later he opted for nerve sparing surgery which was a total success.