The Australian singer has been presented with an honorary Doctor of Health Science award from Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. The singer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, has received an honorary doctorate for her work raising awareness of breast cancer. Wearing a doctoral cap and gown, Minogue told students at Wednesday's graduation ceremony that being diagnosed with cancer made her “appreciate at first hand the hard work that goes on to support patients through it.” Minogue underwent chemotherapy and surgery before resuming a career that has made her a superstar in Britain and her native Australia. Her well-publicized diagnosis has been credited with encouraging young women to undergo screening
