Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer Treated with Radiation, Chemotherapy and a Positive Attitude
It's Not a Death Sentence
Michael Douglas' throat cancer has not spread despite stage 4 condition
When people hear "stage 4," they immediately worry when it comes to throat cancer. But one of the reasons Michael Douglas has a positive attitude about his cancer diagnosis is because it has not spread to other parts of his body. As reported at CNN Health, "Throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) or tonsils." Michael Douglas is receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatment. HIs larynx and pharynx are not currently in danger of being removed. And according to Dr. William Kean of Thomas Jefferson University, "The prognosis can be quite good for the preservation of Michael Douglas' voice for swallowing and for maintaining his career."
Assuming Michael Douglas' throat cancer can be cured, there's a deeper meaning for fans
Fans are behind the beloved Michael Douglas and want nothing more than for him to survive the disease of throat cancer. Both Michael Douglas and his wife Catherine-Zeta Jones were smokers. Sometimes the life of a celebrity serves as more than just entertainment. Michael Douglas' throat cancer gives fans something to ponder. Since as much as 90 percent of throat cancer is caused by tobacco products, fans who recognize that the habit of smoking is bad for one's health may consider quitting smoking sooner rather than later.
Sources:
Michael Douglas reveals his throat cancer is stage four. What does that mean?, Los Angeles Times
Rosemary Black, Could throat tumor battle cost Michael Douglas his voice?, NY Daily News
Michael Douglas 'Very Optimistic' About Cancer Battle, Access Hollywood
Jolie du Pre, Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer Comes After Many Years of Abuse, Associated Content
Published by Jolie du Pre - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment
Jolie du Pre is a full-time freelance writer, a published author and editor and a Featured Celebrity News Contributor. Contact her at joliedupre@gmail.com. View profile
Celebrity, Oscar-Winning Actor Michael Douglas Has a Throat Tumor; Is It...A spokesperson for Michael Douglas exclusively told People magazine that doctors have confirmed the 65-year-old actor has a tumor in his throat. The well-known celebrity will un...
Michael Douglas Has Stage Four Throat Cancer but Still Appeared on David...Michael Douglas isn't the sort of guy to let people down if he can help it. Even while battling throat cancer he was keen to make his latest film a success.
Like Bret Michaels, Michael Douglas Likely to Fully Recover from Throat...While Christopher Hitchens' prognosis is poor and Bret Michaels has had great fortune in overcoming illness, Michael Douglas is said to have strong odds of making a "full recove...
Michael Douglas Stage 4 Throat Cancer: Laughing His Way to RecoveryDespite being given a diagnosis of stage 4 throat cancer, Michael Douglas is still making jokes and laughing with David Letterman.
Michael Douglas Having Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment to Beat Thro...Throat cancer is a very treatable disease if it's caught and treated in the early stages. Around 90% of cases are currently completely cured by the combined treatment.
- Michael Douglas Diagnosed with Throat Cancer
- Michael Douglas Facing Throat Cancer Treatment: A Look at Symptoms, Risk Factors,...
- Michael Douglas' Throat Cancer Comes After Many Years of Abuse
- Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Were Spotted at the 2010 Eugene O'Neill T...
- 10 Things You Didn't Know About Michael Douglas
- Michael Douglas Has Throat Tumor; Eight-Week Treatment Ahead
- Michael Douglas Lost His Libido - What Future for the Douglas-Zeta-Jones Marriage?
- Michael Douglas' throat cancer is at stage 4
- Douglas is optimistic about his chances
- Some fans may chose to quit smoking after this news