Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Accounting about for 8.2 million deaths in 2012. Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases,It can affect any part of the body. cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow and which can invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs. Here are the list of celebrities who survived cancer 1. Hugh Jackman (Actor,Film Producer) 2. Sheryl Crow (Musician ,Singer-songwriter ,Record producer )