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“Star Trek” actress Kitty Swink, 69, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 20 years ago after experiencing back pain, unexplained weight loss, and jaundice. She underwent treatment, which included surgery, and beat the odds of a “4% survival.”

Singer Celine Dion, 56, was brought to tears during an emotional performance by the Rolling Stones in Las Vegas recently. She recently revealed she hopes to perform onstage again, to the delight of many longtime fans.

“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge, 56, was diagnosed with cervical cancer and battled multiple bouts with skin cancer, including melanoma. She says after discovering a lump in her breast, she chose to remove her implants to “take control of her health” following her breast cancer scare.

Pro soccer player Eduard Lowen, 27, is supporting his wife, who was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year. He’s choosing to speak openly about a cancer diagnosis to offset perceptions of “weakness” when diagnosed.

Aging does not always mean you must slow down, as a number of record-breaking senior citizens have proved. Georgia marathon runner Betty Lindberg, 99, has defied the odds and age norms for years. Staying active and watching what you eat are keys to these seniors’ success.

Popular ‘80s supermodel Christie Brinkley, 70, was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. She learned of her cancer while asking her daughter’s dermatologist to look at a spot on her face she usually covered with makeup.

Actor Val Kilmer, 64, has had a long and successful acting career. However, the “Top Gun” actor feels he should have been more intentional about developing a distinct identity as an actor so people can recognize him despite the role he’s portraying.

“Dukes of Hazzard” actor John Schneider, 64, struggled to cope with grief after losing his wife to stage 4 breast cancer. After a year of grieving, he managed to find love with a widow who understood his struggle.

Pop-punk band “The Story So Far” singer Parker Cannon, 32, says after his dad died after a years-long battle with throat cancer, he struggled with grief. Channeling his emotions into his music helped him cope with the grief.

TLC Reality TV star Shauna Rae, 25, lives with dwarfism, which is a byproduct of a brain tumor she dealt with as an infant.