Question: Who was the actress that overcame breast cancer and played a part in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Sentence (from "Diahann Carroll"): A breast cancer survivor and activist, Carroll was scheduled to return to the Broadway stage in the 2014 revival of "A Raisin in the Sun" as Mama, but withdrew prior to opening citing the demands of the rehearsal and performance schedule.
Relevant evidence: Yes