Stage 4 Of Michael Douglas Throat Cancer

Michael Douglas faces a tough battle, as the actor suffers radiation become cancer and chemotherapy patients to treat a tumor at the base of the tongue.

But the actor 65 years old, who won an Oscar is not about to give up.

"It's a fight," said Douglas people. "It really knocks you."


Appearing last night "The Late Show with David Letterman", said Douglas has advanced, stage four cancer.

"I've never seen better than me, and it shows they're a tough guy, for the love of God," said talk-show host, drawing applause from the studio audience.

"Let's say ... I'm pretty lit right now," said Douglas.

The actor also spoke about his chances of recovery.

"I am the head and neck," said Douglas. "I am above the neck, so nothing has gone down, and expectations are good ..."

Experts agree with the upbeat assessment of Douglas.

Dr. Robert Haddad, an oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, who is not involved in the care of Douglas, said that this type of cancer usually responds well to the grueling combination of radiation and chemotherapy.
Douglas learned he had throat cancer in early August after undergoing throat and ear pain.

During the months of treatment ahead, Douglas may have to be fed through a tube, such as swallowing, it will be difficult, says Haddad. Many patients have severe mouth ulcers and you need strong pain medications - even narcotics such as morphine - to get through it. Side effects of radiation can last for months after treatment.

However, the smart money is on a full recovery. Douglas wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, 40, told People that "if there is something that Michael has is strength."

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Michael Douglas Throat Tumor

Actor Michael Douglas, a tumor in his throat and begins to receive treatment as radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the near future.

Michael Douglas Oscar actor, probably best known for his role on Wall Street. He is married to the beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones. The couple has two children, Dylan Michael and Carys Zeta. Michael Douglas, son of Kirk Douglas. He was 65 years.


According to MSNBC, doctors discovered a tumor, most recently, and the forecast of Michael Douglas and is very good. Representative Douglas told the press that this is true, but it will not make further comments on this issue.

Michael Douglas tumor is cancerous or benign tumor, which requires chemotherapy and radiation to shrink it because of its location? It is strange that no one use one of these two terms, cancer and benign.

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