VIDEO: Michael Douglas Starts Chemo For Throat Cancer
Posted on Sep 01, 2010 @ 06:30AM
Michael Douglas, fresh off his first week of radiation and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with stage-four throat cancer, told David Letterman on Tuesday's Late Show that he faces "an eight-week" struggle, but has an “80 percent” chance of recovering from the deadly disease.
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"I've got cancer, found out about it about three weeks ago ... I just finished my first week of radiation and chemo, its gonna be an eight-week struggle,” Douglas said.
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Letterman told the Falling Down star, "You've never looked better to me, and this proves that you're a tough guy, for God's sakes."
Douglas, 65, said his throat had been bothering him earlier this summer, but doctors could not find the culprit at the time. He said upon returning form a European vacation, doctors located the cancer.
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"The expectations [of recovery] are good," Douglas said, noting that he'd have to take some time off the promotional trail for his new film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
The appearance ended with an emotional exchange between the two, as Letterman told Douglas: "Wow, boy, I feel like I want to do something for you. Can I do something for you?"
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Douglas said, "Ahh, give me a hug," and the duo embraced.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps hits theaters September 24.
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Stage 4 cancer is very very serious. I hope he gets well.
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:41pm
Nice little housewives bringing up those stars that have not beaten cancer in this thread. My GOD, these people amaze me. They personify EVIL. Why do it?
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 1:19pm
Good luck with your treatment, Michael. You can make it through. I will say a prayer for you!
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 1:18pm
Michael Landon had pancreatic cancer which is pretty much a death sentence. Michael has a bit more of a chance. Hopefully he will not lose his voice like Roger Ebert.
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 11:08am
This kind of reminds me of Michael Landon's last public appearence on Johnny Carson. He too was optimistic about beating his disease. I sure hope he will be able to beat this thing.
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:36am
Yeah ROL finally a story worth reporting. All our prayers are with Michael and his family. More on this type of cancer. What symptoms, what causes it. Maybe you can prevent some kids from even smoking/drinking.
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:55am
M, I'm wishing you a speedy recovery..
Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 8:24am