Miscellaneous
| Name | Life | Comments | Diagnosis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judi Bari | (1949–1997) | American environmentalist and labor leader; died at age 47 | ||
| Jami Bernard | (1956–present) | American author and film critic for the New York Daily News | diagnosed in 1996 at age 40 | |
| Nancy Brinker | (1946–present) | American breast cancer activist and founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in honor of her sister | Diagnosed in 1984 at age 37. | , |
| Rose Chan | (1925–1987) | Chinese-born "Queen of Striptease" exotic dancer; died at age 62 | diagnosed in 1980 at age 55 | |
| Judith Campbell Exner | (1934–1999) | John F. Kennedy relationship-related American celebrity; died at age 65 | diagnosed in 1978 at age 44 | |
| Sandra Feldman | (1940–2005) | former president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT); died at age 65 | diagnosed in 2002 at age 62 | |
| Syvilla Fort | (1917–1975) | African-American dancer and choreographer; died at age 58 | ||
| Fannie Lou Hamer | (1917–1977) | African-American anti-segregation activist; died at age 59 | diagnosed in 1976 at age 58 | |
| Jean Keene | (1923–present) | The "Eagle Lady" of Homer, Alaska, famous for feeding 200-300 bald eagles daily during winter and early spring months for over 30 years. | Diagnosed winter 1994 at age 71; underwent mastectomy. | See article. |
| Susan G. Komen | (1944–1980) | American breast cancer activist; sister of Nancy Brinker; died at age 36; namesake of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure | diagnosed in 1977 at age 33 | , |
| Juliette Gordon Low | (1860–1927) | American Founder of Girl Scouts of the USA; died at age 67 | diagnosed in 1923 at age 63 | |
| Karin Spaink | (1957–present) | Dutch journalist, social critic, and feminist | diagnosed at age 48 in 2006 | |
| Athena Starwoman | (19?? - 2004) | world-famous astrologer, columnist for Vogue and Woman's Day, and TV commentator; died in her mid-50s | ||
| Lynne Stewart | (1939–present) | American lawyer/activist | diagnosed in 2005 at age 66 | |
| Jane Tomlinson | (1964–2007) | British cancer fundraiser | diagnosed in 1991 with a recurrence in 2000 at age 36. Died in 2007. | |
| Henny van Andel-Schipper | (1890–2005) | Netherland's-born world's oldest person; died at age 115 | diagnosed in 1990 at age 100 |
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