Archive for the ‘Health’ Category




November 8th, 2009

Dennis Hopper Nine Year Battle with Prostate Cancer

Dennis Hopper has revealed that he was first diagnosed with cancer nine years ago, according to Contact Music. The legendary Hollywood actor’s manager Sam Maydew confirmed the terrible news about Hopper’s battle with the disease late last month.

Hopper told the New York Daily News at the Breeder’s Cup horse racing event in Santa Anita, California:

“It has great promise. Everything’s good right now.”

Godspeed Dennis!

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October 30th, 2009

Dennis Hopper Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Sad news - Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This news comes just weeks after he was hospitalized for having severe flu-like symptoms.

Hopper’s manager Sam Maydew has confirmed the legendary Hollywood actor is battling prostate cancer, and has canceled all upcoming travel commitments in order to fully fight the disease.

Damn cancer! Too many people are affected by this terrible disease.

Our thoughts and good wishes go out to Dennis Hopper and his family.

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October 14th, 2009

Ice-T Gets Flu Shot After Losing Friend to Swine Flu

Ice-T told TMZ that he got the flu shot after his friend’s sister died from Swine flu, according to Contact Music. The rapper admitted he wasn’t really aware of the dangers of H1N1 until someone he knew was affected. He said:

“I actually had a friend die from the swine flu. One of my friend’s I went to school with, his sister.
I didn’t really take it seriously until that happened.

It’s real s**t. I took a flu shot.”

I have to admit that I’ve been thinking that the swine flu scare was more hype because so many people die from the regular flu every year too, but I actually know someone who caught it too so I am probably getting the shot as soon as it’s available to everyone.

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July 1st, 2009

Courtney Love Suffers from Malnutrition

It’s no surprise that Courtney Love is malnourished. The troubled rocker believes her recent diagnosis of malnutrition is due to her stress over the fraud case, according to FemaleFirst.

Courtney Love admitted to Grazia magazine that her weight is a problem:
“I know I’ve got too skinny. I know those pictures of me are going everywhere. I know I need to sort it out. I thought I was like 130 pounds (59.1 kilograms), but I’m 118 pounds (53.6 kilograms) and I’m five feet 10 inches, that’s not good for someone my height. I need to start working out again.”

Love explained:

“It’s the stress - you have no idea what it has been like these last few months.

I’ve had to escape Los Angeles, I can’t cope there anymore.”

However, she’s trying to get healthier:

“I’m drinking high-calorie shake and almond milk, whey protein and coconut and I just ate a whole croissant.”

Poor Courtney! It sounds like American Express is still going after the $350,000. Let’s hope she gets healthier soon and gets her case resolved because I can’t bare to see her looking like that.

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March 17th, 2009

Don Imus Reveals He Has Prostate Cancer

Don Imus has revealed he’s battling prostate cancer. The controversial radio DJ had made headlines in 2007 when he used a derogatory phrase to describe some female basketball players.

On Monday, March 16, 2009, Imus announced that he was diagnosed with stage two prostate cancer on his radio show, but stated that “his doctors will beat it.”

Early detection for prostate cancer usually has good results so I do hope his doctors will help him beat it. Best wishes to Don Imus!

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January 21st, 2009

Marcia Cross’ Husband Battles Cancer

Desperate Housewives actress Marcia Cross’ husband Tom Mahoney has been diagnosed with cancer. Cross and her partner confirmed the news, but would not reveal any details about her husband’s condition. Cross’ rep Heidi Slan told People:

“He is currently under treatment and is responding very well.”

Oh that’s sad to hear. Hope they found it very early and he makes a full recovery. Too many people in the world are suffering from cancer.

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January 17th, 2009

Patrick Swayze Has Been Released From Hospital

Patrick Swayze’s rep has confirmed that the star who is battling pancreatic cancer has been released from the hospital after being admitted for pneumonia.

“I am happy to announce that Patrick Swayze is home after a brief hospitalization for pneumonia,” his rep Annett Wolf tells PEOPLE exclusively.

“I admire everything imaginable [about Patrick],” she told PEOPLE recently, “especially his courage, strength and humor.”

I admire Patrick for his courage as well, he’s not about to give up on his battle with cancer and I know it isn’t easy for him.

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