Michael Douglas Says He’s Beaten His Cancer!
In an interview with Matt Lauer – scheduled to air on the Today show on Tuesday 11th January 2011 – Michael Douglas reveals that he has apparently beaten his cancer!
The ‘Fatal Attraction‘ star tells Lauer in his first TV interview since completing his chemotherapy and getting back to work:
“I feel good, relieved.
“The tumor is gone. But, you know, I have to check out on a monthly basis now to maintain.”
Douglas, 66, is optimistic that he’s cancer-free after going through radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor on the base of his tongue.
He says:
“I think the odds are with the tumor gone, and what I know about this particular type of cancer [is] that I’ve got it beat.”
His appetite is back and he is slowly gaining the weight he lost during his illness.
Douglas adds:
“I lost about 32 lbs. And I’ve put about 12 back. But, I mean, I got another 20, 25 to go.”
As with any life-threatening illness, Douglas describes how he’s come to value the love and support of his family and friends in an even more profound way.
He continues:
“All of a sudden the affection from my family, from my friends, and from my fans hit me at a much deeper level than I would have ever imagined before.
“And it gave me a really new appreciation of just how valuable, how precious good friends are and family.”
“There’s a much deeper feeling. And I’ve talked to other cancer survivors about this, that – that happens, that you just really, really appreciate what’s important in life.”
Long may his recovery continue!
