Who will win? Russian stars who are fighting a deadly disease. Celebrities who died of cancer Russian celebrities who beat cancer
0 February 4, 2013, 20:45February 4th is World Cancer Day, which aims to draw attention to the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. The International Union against Cancer believes that more than a million people can be saved every year if enough attention is paid to awareness of this disease. We present you a selection of celebrities who have shown by their own example that cancer is treatable.
In the spring of 2005, the Australian pop diva was diagnosed with breast cancer, which forced her to cut short her world tour. Fans of the singer who did not get to the canceled concerts supported Kylie in various ways: many transferred the returned money to Australian cancer funds, others did not return the tickets at all.
In early 2006, after chemotherapy treatment and the singer's complete victory over the disease, she celebrated her recovery by resuming the tour and participating in numerous charity events, supporting other women in the fight against cancer.
Kylie Minogue proved by her example that we can beat cancer
In August 2010, two Oscar winner Michael Douglas was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, as the actor himself openly stated on a famous American talk show. Douglas, along with his wife Catherine Zeta Jones, canceled all filming and focused on the fight against the disease. The actor himself has repeatedly stated in interviews with publications that he intends to live a long life, like his parents, and that he has no doubts about his speedy recovery.
After several months of treatment, in January 2011, the actor announced that he had beaten cancer and was ready to start working in the near future.
Michael Douglas intends to live happily ever after
Laima Vaikule
A real “boom” of breast cancer arose in the middle of the “zero”, however, the Latvian singer Laima Vaikule faced this terrible disease back in 1991. At that moment, doctors from a foreign clinic did not give a rosy prognosis at all - only 20 percent for a positive outcome after surgery. A few years after her recovery, the singer told the media her story and since then continues to support everyone who has encountered this disease.
Laima Vaikule never lost optimism
One of the greatest actors of our time was diagnosed with prostate cancer during a routine check-up in October 2003. Doctors immediately promised a quick recovery to 60-year-old Robert De Niro - in addition to the fact that cancer was diagnosed at an early stage, the actor was in excellent physical shape. Today, De Niro's illness and recovery are often cited in the press as a prime example of the need for regular preventive maintenance and check-ups with doctors.
Robert De Niro was able to defeat cancer thanks to his excellent physical condition and timely check-ups
TV presenter, writer, producer and part-time wife of the "great and terrible" Ozzy Osbourne Sharon survived colon cancer. The diagnosis was made during the filming of the next season of the reality show The Osbournes, and Sharon refused to cancel the shooting for quite some time. Later, Ozzy's husband admitted that the whole family was in a deep depression due to Sharon's illness, and his son even wanted to commit suicide.
With a survival rate of less than 40 percent, she still managed to stop the cancer. Due to the threat of renewal, in November 2012, Sharon had both breasts removed, which did not prevent her from remaining a successful business lady and beloved wife.
Sharon Osbourne beat cancer twice
Anastasia
Singer Anastacia has gone the farthest of all pop divas in her public fight against breast cancer. After she was diagnosed with this in 2003, she resolutely told the media that she would not let the disease overcome herself, and even allowed journalists to film while undergoing therapy. In the same year, the singer recorded the album Anastacia, which quickly went platinum.
Anastacia lets the media film herself during therapy
The star of the television series "Dexter" Michael S. Hall was diagnosed with lymphogranulomatosis - a malignant disease of the lymphoid tissue. It is worth noting that when Michael was 11 years old, his father died of cancer, so the actor took this disease as a challenge, and was ready to fight to the end. At the time of diagnosis, the cancer was in remission, so after a few months the actor was completely cured, as stated by his official representative.
Michael C. Hall was afraid to repeat the fate of his father
Darya Dontsova
Popular writer Daria Dontsova learned about the diagnosis when the disease - breast cancer - was already at the last stage. Despite the disappointing forecasts of doctors, the future author of detective stories was able to recover, and after that she wrote her first book, which became a bestseller. Today, Daria is the official ambassador of the Together Against Breast Cancer program.
Daria Dontsova discovered new talents in herself after beating cancer
British singer Rod Stewart wrote a book that Western critics called "the rock biography of the decade." Stewart spoke about many things in the life of a rock star, including the difficult treatment of thyroid cancer, which doctors diagnosed the singer in 2000. "The surgeon removed everything that needed to be removed. And because of this, there was no need for chemotherapy, which in turn meant that I was not at risk of losing my hair. Let's face it: in the ranking of threats to my career, hair loss would be at the second place after losing his voice," Stewart recalled.
However, it took months for the singer to fully recover from the illness and surgery, and Stewart himself admitted that cancer had greatly changed his attitude.
Rod Stewart feared not so much cancer as chemotherapy
At first, Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon did not want to tell the media about her diagnosis of breast cancer, which the actress's mother once suffered. However, after the operation and undergoing chemotherapy, the completely bald Cynthia began to actively appear at social events and shows, urging women in America and around the world to visit a mammologist more often.
Cynthia Nixon hid for a long time that she survived cancer
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Cancer is a terrible disease, we offer the stories of famous women who managed to defeat it. We hope that this will help someone find the strength to fight. All health!
Darya Dontsova
When the writer learned about oncology, the cancer was already at the fourth stage. She did not have time to feel sorry for herself: an elderly mother, mother-in-law, three children - they all needed a healthy Daria.
She did not go to psychics and was not treated with herbs. Dontsova tried all the most effective methods until the disease receded.
Kylie Minogue 
Even 12 years after the victory over the disease, it is hard for the singer to remember the then state. When her own struggle ended in victory, Kylie began to actively encourage women to get their exams on time to save their lives.
Svetlana Surganova 
Although Svetlana herself is a pediatrician by education, she was in no hurry to see the doctors when incomprehensible pains began to torment her. Only when they became unbearable did the singer go to the hospital.
Now Svetlana urges everyone to carefully monitor their health, because early diagnosis of cancer is exactly what one day can save a life.
Cynthia Nixon 
Her mother and grandmother suffered cancer in their time. Unfortunately, the disease also reached the artist. Due to the fact that oncology was detected at the first stage, Cynthia's life was saved.
Julia Volkova 
She learned about her illness quite by accident when she went to visit her close friend with cancer.
When the singer was diagnosed with cancer, she could not recover for a long time. Only years later, Julia decided to talk about what she had experienced.
Sheryl Crow 
The singer got into that small number of lucky ones who were diagnosed with the disease at the first stage. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor, and chemotherapy was not even needed!
Anastasia 
The singer found out about her illness when she wanted to reduce her breasts. A course of chemotherapy helped her, but after 10 years the cancer returned. Anastasia agreed to a complex operation so as not to leave oncology any chance.
Sharon Osbourne 
Sharon literally fought on the air with bowel cancer, although the doctors practically did not give her a chance to live.
After the removal of the tumor, it turned out that metastases had spread throughout the subject, so she also underwent a course of chemotherapy. And although there was no reason for this, Cheryl decided to also remove the mammary glands in order to protect herself from a possible relapse.
Janice Dickinson 
When the happy Dickinson was preparing for the wedding, her mood was overshadowed by terrible news - she was diagnosed with cancer. Janice immediately began treatment, and at the end of last year she finally tied her fate with Dr. Robert Gurnet.
Shannen Doherty 
The star of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" can once again delight us with her charming smile. Since 2015, when she was diagnosed with cancer, she bravely confronted the disease and finally defeated it!
The spread of oncological diseases is rapidly increasing, mortal danger lies in wait for everyone. However, many, having entered into a fight with this disease, overcome the paralyzing fear and emerge victorious from it ... "TN" recalls some of the idols of the public, who, having faced directly with such a terrible disease, either defeated him, or continue to remain in the midst of a duel, when the outcome is still unknown...
Dmitry Hvorostovsky
The illness of Dmitry Hvorostovsky became known in 2015. Tortured by constant headaches, the singer underwent a medical examination, which resulted in a diagnosis: a malignant brain tumor. At first, he did not make this information public, but later on his pages on social networks he spoke about what had happened and assured that he did not intend to give up, but, on the contrary, he would fight with all his might. “Hope” is now my most urgent word! .. As they say, I will still play checkers!” - wrote Dmitry.
Dmitry Hvorostovsky. Photo: Global Look Press
After undergoing several courses of chemotherapy (in the UK, since he has been living in London for a long time) and barely recovering from them, Hvorostovsky resumed his concert activity and began to go on stage again. Unfortunately, so far the disease has not receded, and the duel with it continues. As the performer wrote, addressing his fans and explaining the impossibility "in the foreseeable future" to participate in opera productions: "I have problems with balance ... so it's quite difficult for me to perform." The immune system is too weakened, which causes many risks - even a mild cold can lead to irreversible consequences. But the singer does not give up. Having overcome pneumonia, he continues to stand firm.
Fortunately, Hvorostovsky has tremendous support: both from countless admirers of his talent from all over the world, and from friends and relatives. A particularly powerful charge of positive emotions and positive energy that he needs so much is given by his wife Florence, a singer and pianist of Italian-Swiss origin. This is the second wife of Dmitry Alexandrovich.
His first, eight-year marriage (with the corps de ballerina Svetlana, who died two years ago) fell apart, according to the singer, due to the fact that he "does not forgive betrayal." In 1996, the couple became the parents of twins: Alexandra and Danila, in addition, Dmitry adopted his wife's child, Maria.
Dmitri Hvorostovsky with his wife Florence. Photo: Global Look Press
The singer's family life with Florence has been going on for 16 years, the couple has two children: son Maxim (2003) and daughter Nina (2007). As one of Hvorostovsky's friends said, “in the period before meeting with Flosha, Dima was confused, depressed, and a new love turned him into another person - happy, with burning eyes. Flosha takes care of him, protects him.
Alexander Belyaev
Alexander Belyaev. Photo: East News
He spoke about the shock that he experienced when the doctors introduced him to the diagnosis, emphasizing that oncology had developed against the background of type 2 diabetes. About how he immediately quit smoking “not because it is dangerous to health, but because he simply could not smoke.” About two terrible losses over the past two years that I had to endure (Belyaev's mother and wife died of cancer). On the urgent request in connection with this, addressed to his son Ilya, to immediately undergo a medical examination. And about the conclusions he came to: “Only with age did I realize that health should be treated carefully. And be sure to see a doctor in advance, without waiting for the development of the disease. Especially if someone in the family faced such a problem.
Alexander Buynov
Singer Alexander Buinov, having heard the doctor’s conclusion in 2011: “You have a tumor,” initially did not fall into pessimism. Despite the fact that long before that, discussing with his wife Alena the hypothetical possibility of a dangerous illness, by his own admission, he told her that as soon as he felt weak and helpless, he would shoot himself - “like Hemingway!” However, in reality, he accepted the medical conclusion about the need for surgical intervention with restraint and calmly went for an operation (removal of the prostate gland) to the Moscow Cancer Center. Blokhin. Then he joked: "Something was cut off for me, but still I have complete order in terms of the male part." Subsequently, passing courses of necessary treatment, the singer did not even cancel the performance. It happened that he was given injections immediately before going on stage.
Alexander Buynov. Photo: East News
During the most difficult period Buynov, as he said, felt tremendous support, care and love from everywhere. And, first of all, from his wife, who selflessly fought for him. At the same time, he claimed: “Everyone was worried about me, except ... myself.” Explaining the reasons for such indifference, he formulated four factors. Firstly, Alexander considers himself a fatalist, and therefore declares: “Everything that Fate has prepared, any life blows, I take for granted - calmly and with gratitude.” Secondly, he is convinced that any illness is a punishment for previous sins: “There is a reason, enough of them have accumulated throughout my life, so it never occurred to me to feel sorry for myself.” Thirdly, Buinov followed the example of his father - a military pilot, a front-line soldier: "Dad often said that one should only believe in a surgeon's scalpel, and not in some kind of pills." And, finally, fourthly: Alexander Nikolayevich did not allow himself to become limp: “Yes, this is an unpleasant thing, but I did not feel like dying. For some reason I was sure: everything will be fine.
Laima Vaikule
In 1991, she was on the verge of death and. Breast cancer was discovered in America - in a stage that left little chance of survival. As the doctors said: even after surgery, only 20 percent of patients manage to avoid death. But the singer did not succumb to the disease. Although it was not easy for her, and primarily because it took a huge internal reconfiguration. “Dying is scary, I know for sure, because I went through it. But it's much easier when you believe. Faith helps, ”she once admitted. And she told that it was such a difficult test that made her rethink a lot in life and look at a lot in a new way.
Laima Vaikule. Photo: East News
Emmanuil Vitorgan
A tragedy in the form of lung cancer struck Emmanuil Vitorgan in 1987. The operation to remove the malignant tumor went well. But the actor found out about his diagnosis only after its completion. Prior to this, the wife, actress Alla Balter (died of cancer in 2000), hid the true disease from her husband, even persuaded doctors to hide this information from him. Therefore, Emmanuel Gedeonovich was sure that he had tuberculosis, amenable to simple treatment. And when the truth was revealed, he told his wife: “I can’t imagine how I would have survived this, after that it’s hard to find an incentive to live. If I knew the real state of affairs right away, I would have remained with bare nerves. And so I didn’t think about the disease and didn’t doubt a bit that I would get on my feet. ” Subsequently, the artist admitted that he coped with the disease and fully recovered thanks to the love and care of his beloved wife. “Waking up after anesthesia, I saw Alla smiling, who said: “Hi, I love you!” And he was happy. For the sake of such a moment, it was worth fighting for life.
Emmanuil Vitorgan with his wife Alla Balter. Photo: Global Look Press
Andrey Gaidulyan
33-year-old Andrey Gaidulyan, who became famous for the series "Univer" and "SashaTanya", was diagnosed two years ago with a malignant disease of the lymphoid tissue (lymphogranulomatosis or Hodgkin's disease). Lymphoma was found in the middle sections of the chest. The 31-year-old actor had to go for treatment at the Moscow Cancer Center. Blokhin, and then undergo chemotherapy sessions in Germany, at the Munich clinic.
Andrey Gaidulyan with his wife Diana Ochilova. Photo:instagram.com
A sinister illness intervened in Andrei's life in the midst of preparations for the wedding ceremony with his beloved Diana Ochilova. In this regard, the bride changed her pre-wedding chores to take care of her fiancé's recovery. And she has been very successful at it. As Andrei admitted, it was love that helped him not to succumb to the disease, to return home a winner and still realize his plan - to marry his beloved girl. “We are happy and thank all the powers of Heaven for this!” - said the newlyweds. In addition to changes in his personal life and physical recovery, the actor underwent internal changes - he became very active in helping people in need. “Now it’s hard for me to pass by someone else’s grief,” he admitted.
Darya Dontsova
The writer (real name Agrippina Arkadyevna) found out about the presence of breast cancer in the fourth - last stage in 1998. The oncologist's prognosis "maximum three months of life" was ruthless and did not leave an ounce of hope. However, the 46-year-old woman did not give in to panic. There were plenty of reasons though. “I have three children in my arms, an elderly mother, mother-in-law, a cat, dogs, which means it is simply impossible to die. Therefore, I did not feel the fear of death, ”the author of best-selling detectives told about her mood of that time.
Darya Dontsova. Photo: Global Look Press
Without complaints and moaning, she began treatment - multiple difficult operations, chemotherapy courses and countless procedures. Endured all suffering stoically. Instead of complaining about her bitter fate, right on the hospital bed she began to write her first novel - which launched Daria Dontsova's long-term writing life. And the disease, having resisted, gradually went back down and eventually left its victim alone.
By her example, the writer gives hope for recovery to every person suffering from cancer. Having experienced all the torment, overcoming all the circles of hell, she has the right to instruct pessimists: “If you give yourself the attitude that life is not over, it will not end. Yes, you can feel sorry for yourself, but only the first two hours, no more. And then wipe the snot and realize: this is not the end, but there is a long treatment ahead. And it will bring results. Cancer is curable."
Mikhail Zadornov
Currently, the fight against oncology is extremely painful for 69-year-old Mikhail Zadornov. In 2014, he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, which, according to doctors, had grown deep into the brain. As the satirist writer admitted in social networks: “Unfortunately, a serious illness was found in the body, which is characteristic not only of age. It needs to be treated immediately." According to media reports, the comedian underwent a surgical operation to remove the formation. The attempt was unsuccessful. Chemotherapy followed. Unfortunately, recently the state of health of Mikhail Nikolayevich has deteriorated sharply. All tours, concerts, due to the severity of the disease, the satirist was forced to cancel, but it is known that, despite acute pain, he continues to work on the script for the film Once Upon a Time in America, or a Purely Russian Fairy Tale.
Mikhail Zadornov. Photo: Global Look Press
German doctors (part of the treatment Zadornov took in Germany), came to the conclusion that they could no longer help their patient. And he decided to return to Latvia, to his dacha in Jurmala, located on the coast of the Riga Sea. The press wrote that Mikhail Nikolayevich completely refused the services of medicine, since no medical actions bring improvement. It was even reported that he said goodbye to his loved ones, primarily to his former wife Velta and current Elena. And yet, people who love the legendary wit, believe in him, by virtue of his spirit, hope for a miracle, and thereby prolong the life of a comedian.
Joseph Kobzon
Since 2002, Iosif Kobzon has been overcoming a cruel illness. According to the singer, it was then that the disease made itself felt for the first time, manifesting itself first in a feeling of constant malaise and weakness. After the examination, the doctors issued a verdict: prostate cancer, the prognosis is disappointing. The diagnosis was perceived by the artist as hopeless.
In 2005, Iosif Davydovich made public information about the presence of an oncological disease and confidently announced his imminent death and his desire to spend the remaining days with his family. “I have a little left,” he stated, “oncology is incurable.” And he made a will. However, Nelly's wife did not share her husband's pessimistic attitude and, having shown remarkable perseverance, managed to reconfigure him.
Joseph Kobzon. Photo: Global Look Press
Kobzon was operated on more than once and was subjected to radiation and chemotherapy sessions. The first surgical intervention could be fatal - the artist fell into a coma and was in this state for 15 days. The next most complicated surgical operation to remove the tumor took place in a clinic in Germany. However, after such an overload, the body failed: immunity fell sharply, a blood clot formed in the pulmonary vessels, pneumonia began, and an infectious process occurred in the kidneys. Later, German surgeons performed a second operation. Having ended successfully, it nevertheless gave complications - in the form of fainting, provoked by developed anemia. In Astana, at the World Forum of Spiritual Culture, the singer fell unconscious right on the stage. After he came to his senses, he tried to continue the performance, but again lost consciousness, and was recovering with the help of the ambulance team - the doctors gave him artificial respiration.
Kobzon subsequently underwent surgery again, this time in Russia. Then he underwent treatment in various clinics - in particular, in Milan, using all the latest techniques and procedures based on cutting-edge medical technologies.
As a result, the disease receded. Although the treatment of the artist and the control of his health continue to this day. “He has such willpower, character and a craving for life that he outwitted death,” the doctors said about him. At present, Iosif Davyzhovich, to the delight of his large family (he has two children: son Andrei, daughter Natalya, as well as five granddaughters and two grandchildren) and fans, remains fully capable, still optimistic and continues to lead an active creative life.
Boris Korchevnikov
The artist, famous for his participation in the series "Kadetstvo", as well as TV presenter Boris Korchevnikov, passing the helm of the talk show "Live" into the hands of his colleague from the competing channel Andrei Malakhov, admitted to the cameras that for two years he had been fighting with brain tumor.
Boris Korchevnikov. Photo: East News
According to the 35-year-old TV presenter, when he did not yet know what kind of tumor it was and how fast it was growing, he began to think "about the number of days left before death and the intention to devote them to preparing for a fatal outcome." He also told about the complicated operation to remove a benign formation in the area of the auditory nerve, and about the partial hearing loss that was provoked by this. Subsequently, the media wrote that it was for this reason that the presenter quit the Russia channel, but Boris refused this version in his comments. Having gone to work on the Spas TV channel, he claims that he generally feels good. At the same time, he believes that it takes much more time for a full recovery, so for now he continues to remain under the control of doctors.
Svetlana Kryuchkova
Having celebrated her 65th birthday in June 2015, Svetlana Kryuchkova decided to undergo a medical examination due to her deteriorating state of health. It revealed a dangerous disease - lung cancer, and at a late stage. Domestic doctors admitted that they were powerless in this situation. As the actress said in one of the TV shows: “I went abroad for treatment, because in Russia they first missed my diagnosis, and then refused to treat me. In our country, if the stages of the disease are not the first, they refuse cancer patients, and there they fight to the end.” And often, as practice shows, successfully. In any case, for the actress, the treatment in the German clinic turned out to be effective: her health improved, which allowed her, after recovery, to start her favorite work and re-enter the BDT stage.
Svetlana Kryuchkova. Photo: East News
Funds for the expensive treatment of the actress, who shone in the films "Big Break" and "Liquidation", were allocated by theater colleagues, charitable foundations, as well as fans.
According to Svetlana Nikolaevna, the roots of her disease stretch from her youth - from mercury poisoning: she lived for seven years in an apartment located above a warehouse where a huge amount of this poisonous liquid metal was stored, some of which turned out to be spilled. Reflecting on the question: “For what sins was she punished in the form of oncology?” - the actress replies: "Obviously, for too serene youth."
Vladimir Levkin
The ex-soloist of the group "Na-Na" Vladimir Levkin had to overcome the test in the form of cancer of the lymphatic system - lymphogranulomatosis. In 2000, when the singer had already begun his solo career, the first signs of a terrible illness appeared: weakness, shortness of breath, loss of hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, then an enlarged lymph node formed. Numerous surveys began to determine the cause of the problems.
When finally the diagnosis was determined, the oncological disease was already in the fourth stage. The phase is fatal, according to doctors, which did not give any guarantees for survival. It turned out that the disease had been developing for seven years. The first stage of the struggle for life in the clinic under droppers lasted a year and a half. Vladimir underwent nine courses of chemotherapy, then underwent a most complicated operation.
Vladimir Levkin. Photo: East News
His relatives and closest friends supported him - they called everyone who could provide at least some help, and above all material. However, the then wife of the performer, Oksana Oleshko (dancer, ex-soloist of the Hi-Fi group), left her patient husband and filed for divorce - perhaps frightened by a far from rosy prospect. This added to Vladimir's physical suffering mental anguish. Saved books. “I needed something to distract myself. And I read non-stop, read an unrealistic number of books during this time. And more letters from fans, ”the vocalist recalled. He said that he began to write himself - prose, poetry, but they turned out to be too suffering, therefore, after leaving the hospital, he burned his creations - he did not want to leave reminders of that terrible period of life.
Fortunately, during the period of the struggle with a serious illness, a girl appeared in the life of the singer - model and TV presenter Alina Yarovikova, who gave Vladimir her love, provided maximum assistance and, having become a support in everything, essentially helped a miracle happen ... The musician managed to get out of the disease. Slowly, he began to come back to life. “At first it was unbearably difficult to walk,” Levkin said. “I could only take a few steps a day…” Nevertheless, three months later, the musician began to actively organize concerts. But a happy relationship with Alina gradually faded away.
Some time later, at one of the events, the singer met with the casting director of the series "Interns", actress Marina Ichetovkina, his fan during the period of "nancy". A wave of love covered the young people, and they decided to enter into an official marriage (for Levkin - the fourth). However, fate continued to test Vladimir for strength: almost immediately after the wedding, it turned out that the disease had relapsed - ten years later. Marusya was pregnant. “I was waiting for the birth of my daughter (the singer also has a daughter from his first marriage - Victoria (1993) and did not consider it necessary to give up, give up,” Levkin recalled.
Vladimir Levkin with his wife Marina and daughter Nika. Photo: Global Look Press
He was about to undergo a bone marrow transplant, to which the vocalist went after working six New Year's concerts. This time the treatment lasted almost a year. And all this time, the wife was next to her husband, not allowing him to lose heart. They coped ... At present, 50-year-old Vladimir Alexandrovich is quite healthy and happy: in work - as a producer and director of major events, in the family - as the husband of his loving wife and the father of Nika's five-year-old daughter.
Yuri Nikolaev
12 years ago, Yuri Nikolaev learned from doctors that he was diagnosed with oncological bowel disease, he was 56 years old. “The world seemed to have turned black for me,” he recalled. However, competent treatment carried out in time made it possible to hope that the disease was defeated, as evidenced by the state of health. However, there have been relapses since then. And there were new surgeries and new procedures. But every time the TV presenter found the strength to overcome these difficult trials. He believes that the secret of such resilience lies in only one thing: not to fall into despair, and not allow yourself to feel sorry for yourself. “I strictly forbade myself this weakness and removed any panic thoughts from my head. It was in such a simple way that he mobilized himself for survival, ”Yuri Aleksandrovich once admitted. And the TV presenter is also very supported by faith in the Almighty, since he is a truly churched person.
Yuri Nikolaev with his wife Eleonora. Photo: Global Look Press
Svetlana Surganova
Rock singer Svetlana Surganova - violinist, vocalist and one of the founders of the Night Snipers group, entered the fight for life in 1997, at the age of 29. The diagnosis of bowel cancer, made by doctors, did not bode well. Doubts about a positive outcome were added by the fact that a week and a half after the first operation, during which, according to the artist, “half of her intestines were cut out,” a second one was required due to the fact that “it started to fester inside.” Then there were wild pains, life on painkillers, weight loss up to 42 kilograms, nightmares, despair. And no encouraging forecasts from doctors, except for assurances that they are doing their best.
But the disease clung tightly and did not intend to recede. Svetlana had to lie down on the operating table several more times. During one of the surgical interventions, clinical death occurred. There were five abdominal operations in total. “Today, artistic scarring is in fashion,” the artist later joked. The last time a scalpel went over Svetlana's slashed belly was in 2005 - her gallbladder was removed and, finally, a drain tube with a bag was removed, with which the singer had not parted for eight long years. The disease still surrendered and capitulated.
Svetlana Surganova. Photo: East News
Recalling her experiences, Sveta talked about what, in addition to medicine, helped her heal. “Most of all, I was afraid of becoming a burden for my family and friends, so I prayed to God to give me the strength to endure and adequately endure all trials. And she made all sorts of promises: stop swearing, learn foreign languages, become disciplined ... In addition, she imagined - according to the stories of her grandmother's mother - the Leningrad blockade, she thought: “Since people could survive this, then it’s a sin for me to give up.” And I also understood very important things: first, while you live, you need to behave with dignity; secondly, in no case should one despair and, thirdly, no matter how hard it is, it is categorically contraindicated to withdraw into oneself and experience the tragedy alone - on the contrary, you need to communicate to the maximum.
And among other things, for herself personally, the singer concluded that the deadly ailment was sent to her not just like that, but for some kind of global life breakthrough. As a result, she founded the Surganova and Orchestra group, which became successful and creates many hits that repeatedly occupy the top lines of the charts.
Vladimir Pozner
TV presenter Vladimir Pozner proved by his example that cancer can be defeated. Doctors diagnosed him with this terrible disease in 1993, when the journalist was 59 years old and he was in the United States. Having experienced the initial horror of realizing the collapse of all hopes and the final line of life, even crying, the TV presenter gathered his courage, will, and made a decision: do not give up, resist against all odds. “I said to the disease: no, you won’t wait!” - he recalled his state of that period. Subsequently, he advised everyone: you need to fight with the last of your strength.
Fortunately, the tumor was detected at an early stage. In this connection, over time, another piece of advice from Posner arose: “My example shows that if this disease is caught on time and everything that is necessary is done, it can be overcome and it will recede.” The TV presenter underwent an operation, then they underwent the necessary rehabilitation treatment and ... Not immediately, gradually, but Vladimir Vladimirovich's health was restored. And oncology remained in my memory as a bitter, but at the same time useful experience.
Vladimir Pozner. Photo: Global Look Press
Reborn, Posner began to lead an exceptionally healthy lifestyle, maintain physical fitness and control his health. That gives strength and allows you to still actively do what you love. And, of course, in the process of recovery, as Pozner said, the support of family members (at that time he was married to Ekaterina Mikhailovna Orlova) and friends played a huge role: “They did not stop believing in my healing for a second, but at that At the same time, they behaved with me as if nothing terrible was happening.
An old friend of the TV journalist, also a journalist and TV presenter, American Phil Donahue, from the very beginning, seeing Posner's bitter despair, told him: “Are you crazy, because of this, say goodbye to life ?! Yes, half of the men your age have the same problem. Stop it. Straighten up, smile, and everything will be fine!” - so said Vladimir Vladimirovich.
shura
Singer Shura (real name Alexander Medvedev) managed to recover from lymphogranulomatosis. This ominous disease was preceded by two others: alcohol and drug addiction. What is characteristic: after going through all the circles of hell of long-term treatment, which included, in particular, an operation to remove a testicle and 18 chemotherapy treatments, Shura admitted that it was drugs, in his opinion, that were responsible for the appearance and development of oncology in him. “We all have cancer cells, but they turn on only when immunity is reduced. And I ate drugs, and they completely killed my immunity, ”he said.
The first problem (a malignant tumor on the testicle) was discovered in the singer, as he told the media, in 2004, and the cancer was in the advanced stage. “My jaw really dropped to the floor,” Shura said. After that, a difficult five-year medical odyssey began, with procedures aimed at simultaneously getting rid of two diseases. “I was injected with a medicine for drugs through a dropper in one hand, and for cancer in the other,” Shura said. The artist was treated first in Moscow, then abroad - in a Swiss clinic. For a year and a half, he had to move to a wheelchair. “I couldn’t walk at all, and even a tremor of my right hand appeared - I was shaking so much that they put a pillow with sand on it at night.”
Shura. Photo: East News
Nevertheless, Shura overcame the disease, went on the mend. So much so that he gained weight as much as 120 kilograms, after which he began to rapidly get rid of the excess, and again turned to the doctors - this time about liposuction. As a result, the weight dropped to 70 kg. In one of the interviews, explaining the reason for the formation of obesity, Shura said that during the period when he constantly used drugs, all the money went to them. “I didn’t eat anything, I only drank yogurt and vodka; and then, when the body got rid of the addiction, it apparently went nuts, and a frantic appetite appeared.
Now 41-year-old Shura has completely changed his lifestyle. Firstly, he plans to marry - his beloved, Elizabeth, organizes festive events. Secondly, he keeps a diet, swims, sleeps ten hours a day, and in terms of nutrition, as he says: “I do not harm my health, not only with drugs, but even with fried sausage.” And he claims: “Now I carefully listen to my body - I realized after the illness how important it is ...”
Valentin Yudashkin
Last fall, 2016, at Fashion Week in Paris, the presentation of the latest collection of Valentin Yudashkin was held by his 26-year-old daughter, art director of the fashion house Galina Maksakova. The 52-year-old fashion designer himself could not attend the show - just the day before he was urgently hospitalized. Having previously managed to record a video message in French, in which he apologized for his forced absence. Reports of oncology leaked into the media, but there was no official confirmation of this.
Valentin Yudashkin. Photo: East News
Subsequently, the couturier's wife, Marina Yudashkina (nee Patalova), a top manager of the fashion house, published information that her husband in Moscow underwent a very complicated kidney operation, after which he underwent the necessary rehabilitation course. A friend of the fashion designer, Maxim Fadeev, who at one time suffered from kidney disease, said: “I know how painful it is. It is unbearably painful that Valya is experiencing. However, despite the pain, Valentin Abramovich continued to do what he loved - directly from the hospital ward led the organization of the show.
To date, Yudashkin's state of health is stable, there is no threat to life. Having recovered, the fashion designer expressed his deep gratitude to the Russian doctors who saved his life, and his main support - family members and close friends.
