5 celebrities who have defeated cancer

Cancer is a disease that affects millions of people around the world, regardless of age, gender or social status. And of course celebrities are no exception. Indeed, some have faced the diagnosis of cancer with determination, courage and resilience.

Therefore, we have selected five Brazilian celebrities who, since their cancer diagnosis, have defeated the disease. Watch:

Ana Furtado

TV presenter Ana Furtado was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. Since then, she has been sharing her journey on social media and using her platform to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Ana underwent surgery and chemotherapy and then, after several months of treatment, announced in February 2019 that she was cured of cancer.

Rinaldo Gianecchini

Actor Reynaldo Gianecchini dealt with a rare form of lymphoma in 2011. He underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Incidentally, the actor has documented his journey in a book called “Todas as Cores de Um Amor.”

Following his recovery, Reynaldo returned to acting and continued to work in television and theater productions.

Heloisa Perisse

Heloisa Perissé, an actress and comedian, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She also shared her trajectory on social media and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Then, in October 2019, she Heloisa announced that she is cancer free and thanked her family, friends and fans for their support throughout her treatment.

Claudia Gimenez

Claudia Gimenez, another actress, faced lung cancer in 2014. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy and returned to acting after recovering. Since then, she Claudia has been an advocate for cancer prevention and early detection.

Edson Cell Phones

Finally, actor Edson Celulari was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2016. He underwent chemotherapy and documented his journey on social media. Edson announced in September 2016 that she was in remission and has since continued to work in television and theater productions.

Source: Terra