The 60-year-old comedian, who will star in a Super Bowl commercial encouraging women to look after their breast health, shares her personal journey with cancer.

Comedian Wanda Sykes is raising breast cancer awareness in a new commercial airing on Superbowl Sunday. After Sykes was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer she underwent a double mastectomy.

Wanda Sykes has long been beloved for her sharp humor and spot-on delivery, and from her scene-stealing roles in shows like The New Adventures of Old Christine, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Upshaws to her many stand-up comedy specials over the years,

In addition to the partnership with Steinfeld and Sykes, Novartis is collaborating on awareness efforts and advocacy events with organizations like the Susan G. Komen, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, TOUCH (The Black Breast Cancer Alliance) and Breastcancer.org.