Dame Maggie Smith (Credit: Getty Images)

Dame Maggie Smith underwent intensive chemotherapy treatments in 2008 to battle her breast cancer.

Sheryl Crow (Credit: Getty Images)

In 2006, Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with cancer just weeks after splitting from fiancé Lance Armstrong.

Robin Roberts (Credit: Getty Images)

Television host Robin Roberts was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, stood on a platform of early detection through self-examinations.

Jaclyn Smith (Credit: Getty Images)

Jaclyn Smith underwent a lumpectomy and radiation to treat her cancer in 2002.

Olivia Newton-John (Credit: Getty Images)

Olivia Newton-John's diagnosis came in 1992.

Ann Romney (Credit: Getty Images)

Mrs. Ann Romney was diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer in 2008.

Kathy Bates (Credit: Getty Images)

Bates underwent a double mastectomy this past September. Keeping a positive attitude helps Bates to overcome the trials of breast cancer.

Betsey Johnson (Credit: Getty Images)

Johnson's saline breast implants deflated in 2002. That discovery led to doctors finding a small lump in her breast. Betsey then underwent radiation therapy and a lumpectomy to remove the cancer.

Diahann Carroll (Credit: Getty Images)

Legendary actress Diahann Carroll was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 60s in 1998. She then went on to write a book about her experience overcoming the disease.

Suzanne Somers (Credit: Getty Images)

Somers went public about her battle with breast cancer on Larry King Live in 2001.

Giuliana Rancic (Credit: Getty Images)

Giuliana Rancic was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram appointment after wishing to become pregnant. Not only is she a new mom but a successful breast cancer survivor.

Maura Tierney (Credit: Getty Images)

Maura Tierney a lump in her breast during a self-examination. She then received treatment for it and then reported that she was cancer free in early 2010.

Kate Jackson (Credit: Getty Images)

Charlie's Angels alum Kate Jackson underwent a lumpectomy and radiation treatments after detecting breast cancer during a mammogram in 1987.

Martina Navratilova (Credit: Getty Images)

Tennis great Martina Navratilova in 2010 was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. After six weeks of radiation therapy, she then reported that she was cancer-free.

Hoda Kotbe (Credit: Getty Images)

Television host Hoda Kotb was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured a very public battle with it.

Gloria Steinem (Credit: Getty Images)

Author and activist Gloria Steinem was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986.

Kylie Minogue (Credit: Getty Images)

Grammy winner Kylie Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. She then underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Melissa Etheridge (Credit: Getty Images)

In 2004, doctors found a lump in Etheridge's breast. After months of enduring radiation and chemotherapy, she performed a tribute to Janis Joplin at the 2005 Grammys and received the only standing ovation that night.

Christina Applegate (Credit: Getty Images)

Four years ago, Christina Applegate had a double mastectomy; cancer was detected in one of her breasts. The actress had re constructive breast surgery on her 37th birthday.

Wanda Sykes (Credit: Getty Images)

Comedian Sykes underwent a bilateral mastectomy after doctors found DCIS in her left breast.

Peggy Fleming (Credit: Getty Images)

Fleming is a 14-year breast cancer survivor.

Cynthia Nixon (Credit: Getty Images)

Nixon revealed in 2008 that she battled breast cancer two years earlier. Nixon's mother is also a breast cancer survivor.

Edie Falco (Credit: Getty Images)

Falco was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. Later, her breast cancer went into remission and she soon adopted a baby boy.