Ian McKellen Battling Prostate Cancer
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Ian McKellen has been battling prostate cancer for "six or seven years." The 73-year-old star often fears it "could be the end of the road" when he goes for a HIV test, but he now lives happily with the potentially life-threatening disease.
"You do gulp when you hear the news. It's like when you go for an HIV test, you go 'arghhh is this the end of the road?' They say you have cancer of the prostate and then that you can have it zapped. You can have it snipped but you are not a candidate for that. You are waitful watching," he said.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey actor revealed his is yet to receive any treatment for prostate cancer and insists it is "no big deal." He explained, "I've had it for six or seven years, when you have got it you monitor it and you have to be careful it doesn't spread. But if it is contained in the prostate it's no big deal. Many, many men die from it but it's one of the cancers that is totally treatable so I have 'waitful watching.' I am examined regularly and it's just contained, it's not spreading. I've not had any treatment."
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Ryan O’Neal’s Cancer ‘Under Control’
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Ryan O'Neal's cancer is "under control."
The 70-year-old actor was shocked to learn he has stage four prostate cancer recently, but is remaining positive about his chances of recovery.
"'Why me?' I just sort of chalked it up to bad luck," he said he thought in an interview with Nightline when he heard he has developed the disease. He also told the show he has skin cancer, in the form of a melanoma on his nose, adding, "Welcome to Malibu and the sun."
Ryan added he is spurred on in his fight by thinking of his long term partner, Farrah Fawcett, who lost her battle with cancer in 2009: "Farrah taught me that - about fighting it. Fight a good fight."
Ryan says because his cancer has been diagnosed in its early stages, he is hoping to make a full recovery: "Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate it was detected early and according to my extraordinary team of doctors the prognosis is positive for a full recovery. I am deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family during this time, and I urge everyone to get regular check-ups, as early detection is the best defence against this horrible disease that has afflicted so many."
Dennis Hopper: Deathly Ill?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Rumors,
Dennis Hopper is reportedly deathly ill, according to the National Enquirer.
The actor announced just last fall that he is suffering from prostrate cancer.
The gossip rag claims that Hopper’s cancer has spread and “his condition had severely worsened.”
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Dennis Hopper Diagnosed with Cancer
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Television,
Dennis Hopper’s manager has recently released a statement to inform the public that Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer. He has canceled all his travel plans so he can focus on fighting the illness.
Hopper, 73, will be treated at the University of Southern California. Manager Sam Maydew offered few details about the actor’s condition, saying only “We’re hoping for the best.”
During his long Hollywood career, Hopper has been nominated for one Best Supporting Actor Academy Award (Hoosiers, 1987). He’s acted in more than 100 films, making his first movie appearance in 1955. He currently stars in the Starz series Crash.
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