Michael Douglas "Very Optimistic" About Cancer Battle
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Michael Douglas is prepping for eight weeks of chemotherapy and radiation to battle a tumor discovered in his throat, the actor's rep confirms to UsMagazine.com.
The Oscar-winner, 65, is expected to make a full recovery. "I am very optimistic," Douglas tells Us in a statement.
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The Hollywood veteran has been married to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones for nearly ten years, and they have two children: Dylan, 10, and Carys, 7. Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra also have a son, Cameron, 32.
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43I pray that all those of us who know Michael, if only as a fan of his cinematic gift's, will also gift him with every power and prayer to fully recover his health as though it were our blessing.
When you smoke it's like sticking your head near a car exhaust pipe and inhaling. It's chemical poisoning. What's so great about it? It makes your skin look like leather, and gives you yellow greenish brown country hillbilly teeth with the bad breath look and causes cancer. If he survives I hope he quits.
terrible news he is my favorite actor i wish him the best
to micheal eat raw broccoli lots of it every day cooking ruins it. eaten with tomato increases its potency it kills tumours stone dead end of story being a smoker you should include it in your diet anyway good luck
I wished Michael Douglas well and hope the 8 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation destroy the cancer so he is cancer-free and back on his feet.
Sounds like Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. which means after this round, it should end up in remission. here's to hoping that's all it is.
Smokers. Yeah, is he still smoking or is this finally going to make the fool quit? His wife too is a pathetic, idiot smoker. Saw a photo of her even when she was pregnant, smoking. I guess they are both trying to kill themselves off with their poisonous cigarettes and leave their kids with no parents. Idiots.
I wish him well but what do you expect when you smoke like a chimney. You can't suck in this carcinogen your whole life and expect to remain healthy. If he really would like to do some good in this world he will lead by example and stop smoking and make public service announcements about the harm smoking can do.
Good luck to him and his family! I love his movies and I hope he makes a full recovery....
I pray he makes a full recovery. Women who receive oral sex from their partners should be tested for the HPV virus because it can cause throat cancer in the person who performs it on an infected person.
First and foremost, KEEP THE FAITH!! You have a beautiful family and remember you not only have their support but millions supporting your everywhere. I'm praying for you and will continue to lift you up :) Our God is an awesome God!! HE will hold your hand through all of this.
I am just trying to offer the man my best wishes sheesh! RELAX! GET OFF MY BUNNY SLIPPERS WILL YA!!!!!
I am just trying to offer the man my best wishes sheesh! RELAX! GET OFF MY BUNNY SLIPPERS WILL YA!!!!!
Michael Douglas's doctors expect him to make a full recovery. Why do you have the man dead and buried. The prognosis for throat cancer, if detected early, is quite good.
The War of the Roses, and Black Rain are my 2 all-time favorite Michael Douglas Films.
This is a very sad day.To hear news like this from one of the film industry's most talented and gifted actors is sad. I wish to extend my condolences on this news, as well as my well wishes to Mr. Douglas and his family through this ordeal.
Best wishes to Michael on the success of this treatment. I hope he and Catherine won't smoke, if they haven't already quit.
Its not easy going through chemotherapy but if you have hope and keep up the spirit, you will pull through... and win the battle
Michael i understannd what you and your family must be going through. My sister as i speak is going for chemotherapy today. She had breast cancer and it spread to the liver. it doesnt matter what type of cancer one has, its all the same killer disease, but there's always hope.... she has shown a good sign of improvement. So my prayers goes to you and your family, that they will be there always for you through this difficult time
Micheal my prayers be with you and your family. God loves you and your family and he will be with you all the way. Take it easy there and you will pull through. God bless and may his face shine upon you during your therapy. Take care I am thinking of you.