Many in the SurvivorNet community tell us that they have a renewed appreciation for special occasions and Valentine’s Day, of course, is no exception. These celebrity cancer survivors are celebrating their love with supporters and fans, and we are here for that.
Robin Roberts’ Sisterly Love
Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America,” who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, showered birthday-love on her sister.
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Erin Andrews Hearts Her Family
Sideline reporter for Fox NFL and a judge on “Dancing With the Stars,” Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016. She has been a passionate advocate for screening and early detection. Andrews shared two hearts for the loves of her life, her husband, Jarrett Stoll — and her golden retriever, Howard.
Baby Makes Four
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a former “Bachelorette” and a host on Hallmark’s “Home & Family” lifestyle show, recently posted an Instagram asking people get their skin checked. “A couple weeks ago I found out I have skin cancer,” she wrote. “When my dermatologist used the c-word, I just about fainted in his office.” She was diagnosed with Basal cell carcinoma and had surgery. On Valentine’s Day she celebrated her two adorable children in separate posts. Here is gorgeous Riley.
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My cute naked little Valentine â¤ï¸ @rileymanno â¤ï¸ â¤ï¸ â¤ï¸ @ashleyburnsphotography
Hugh Jackman Puts the Pieces Together
Broadway “Music Man” star Hugh Jackman celebrates his life with wife Deborra-Lee Furness in this puzzle created from a photograph of the two of them on a beach. The Aussie actor has been treated for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, which first turned up on his nose. Jackman now advocates for sun protection and regular screening to prevent and detect skin cancers before they can become life-threatening.
Mark Ruffalo Doubles the Love
Mark Ruffalo posted a double-bathroom-mirror photo taken with his wife, Sunrise Coigney. In 2001, Ruffalo was diagnosed with a golf-ball sized tumor in his brain, according to Cancer Horizons. After surgery, the tumor was discovered to be benign, but Ruffalo’s recovery process was said to be arduous. In his latest film, “Dark Waters,” Ruffalo plays a lawyer who takes on a major corporation over allegations that the company was knowingly allowing a toxic chemical to poison groundwater and the Ohio River.
Rita Wilson Keeps It Simple
Rita Wilson’s message to her husband, Tom Hanks, is short and sweet, with a pink crayon-like heart around a photo of the famous couple. In 2015, Wilson underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma. When Hanks picked up his Cecil B. DeMille award at this year’s Golden Globes he paid tribute to Wilson: “A wife who is fantastic in every way, who has taught me what love is. I can't tell you how much your love means to me."
Insta Glam
Michael Douglas was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2010 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. While he and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones had separated in 2013, they got back together and seem to be doing great. “Happy Valentine’s Day my darling â¤ï¸” he shared.
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Happy Valentine's Day my darling â¤ï¸ @catherinezetajones! #ValentinesDay
Oops
ABC News journalist Amy Robach shared with SurvivorNet that her breast cancer strengthened her relationship with her husband, Andrew Shue — so we’ll let it slide that she forgot the holiday. She shared this message from Shue, posting, “Heading north to enjoy some winter fun with friends and totally forgot it was Valentine’s Day until I got this box.”
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