1. Colin Friels
Colin Friels is one of the famous celebrities in Australia television industry. He is one of the survivors of a very serious medical condition called pancreatic cancer. This kind of illness causes threat to the lives of all of its victims regardless of the age, race and gender. Friels was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1997. Due to the latest changes in technology and the ability of medical institutions to improve their medical assistance for the pancreatic cancer patients, this famous actor has successfully survived in all of the dangerous effects of this illness in his immune system and health. While undergoing a very long treatment for the disease, Friels continued to accomplish his projects in the Water rats. However, when the effects of chemotherapy started to occur in his body, he stopped working for its completion. While fighting the disease and hoping for the better results of his treatment, Friels headed to Sydney, Australia to join the Macbeth of the Sydney Theatre Company.
2. Candye Kane
Candye Kane is a famous American singer who was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer before. This lady manifested great faith in God while undergoing special treatments for pancreatic cancer where the chances of survival are very little. The singer was proven positive with this kind of cancer in March 2008. Kane became sad during those days because her image in the American musical industry was affected by her medical condition. Based on the results of the diagnosis, the main cause of pancreatic cancer in the case of Candye Kane is the presence of neuroendocrine tumor which was successfully healed by the professional treatment provided by her surgeons. After two months of continuous treatment in hospitals and famous medical institutions, Candye Kane returned to her job as a singer in April 2008.
3. Marilyn Horne
Marilyn Horne is also a famous American singer and a former pancreatic cancer patient. Horne was diagnosed with this kind of disease in December 2005 before the exact date of her 72nd birthday. Because of her serious medical condition, Marilyn Horne decided to leave her career for almost two years to focus on the treatment for pancreatic cancer. The singer suffered a lot of pain and emotional problems during the time when she was suffering from this type of cancer. But instead of giving up in the test of life, she continued to work in managing her own foundation. As a proof of her great dedication to other people, in January 2007 she appeared in front of the public to show that she is still willing to work with all of her tasks that are meant to be accomplished. And on July 26, 2010, Horne came to BBC radio 3 for a special interview about her cancer. The singer narrated all her experiences while facing the tests and threats of her pancreatic cancer way back in 2005. After the interview, Marilyn Horne finally smiled and said that she has successfully survived the disease. It is already one of the biggest miracles in her life as a popular singer.
