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Hollywood star Michael Douglas says that he is very optimistic about fully recovering from throat cancer and has about 80% chance of doing so.
The 65-year old actor, who gained mass popularity after starring as the cop in “Basic Instinct” with Sharon Stone, said that he was diagnosed with throat cancer about 3 weeks ago. He is at Stage 4 of the cancer. Michael Douglas said that he came to know of his condition early in summer this year when he became afflicted with a “really sore throat”.
Douglas had come on the “Late Night Show With David Letterman” to promote his new movie ‘Wall Street 2′ and he admitted that he had finished his first week of radiation and chemotherapy treatments. He also said that “it’s about an eight-week struggle.” The actor says that his heavy smoking and drinking caused the throat cancer. He says that the cancer hasn’t yet spread to his neck, which is a good thing, and that he expects a full recovery.
Michael Douglas had announced about his throat cancer diagnosis on August 16 this year and has been overwhelmed by the love and support he has received from people in the industry as well as his fans. He has cancelled his appearances at the Zurich Film Festival and the CLSA Investors’ Forum in Hong Kong.
Michael Douglas is married to Catherine Zeta-Jones and has two children with her. He also has a son from his previous marriage to Diandra Luker.
