Celebrities such as Sofia Vergara, Al Roker, Christina Applegate and Stanley Tucci have embraced speaking out about ongoing health issues, encouraging fans to do the same. Stanley Tucci revealed in a Vera magazine interview published Sept. 1 that he was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. "(Cancer) makes you more afraid and less afraid at the same time. I feel much older than I did before I was sick. But you still want to get ahead and get things done.” Sofia Vergara opened up about being diagnosed with thyroid cancer 21 years ago during the Stand Up To Cancer telecast on August 21. "At 28 years old during a routine doctor's visit, my doctor felt a lump in my neck. They did a lot of tests and finally told me I had thyroid cancer," the "Modern Family" star said. "I tried not to panic and I decided to get educated…I also learned that in times of crisis, we're better together." Christina Applegate revealed August 10 she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few months prior. "It’s been a strange journey," the Emmy Award-winning actress tweeted. "But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some (expletive) blocks it." On the Nov. 6 episode of the "Today" show, longtime weatherman and co-host Al Roker, 66, announced he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery, but he reassured viewers that he is "gonna be OK." #beatcancer #multiplesclerosisawareness