Kylie Minogue to be honoured for raising awareness about cancer

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue will be presented with the 2013 Courage Award from the Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women's Cancer Research Fund for her work helping others battling the disease.

Minogue, 44, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, will be honoured at a glitzy ceremony in Beverly Hills, California next month for her fight with the disease and dedication to raising awareness, reports contactmusic.com.

The event will be hosted by actor-comedian Chelsea Handler and will also have a performance by singer Bruno Mars.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from the breast tissues. Both men and women can be afflicted by it though it s rarer in men. Along with cervical cancer it s one of the most common types of cancer that afflicts women. One of the major issues with breast cancer is that it is often not detected soon enough. This is due to low awareness about the disease. Detecting it early can significantly reduce the death risk.