Finally Some GOOD News - Michael Douglas Cancer Free!
By anniepa
@anniepa (27955)
United States
January 11, 2011 1:21pm CST
This is what actor Michael Douglas, in his first TV interview since undergoing treatment for throat cancer, told Today's Matt Lauer:
"The odds are, with the tumor gone and what I know about this particular type of cancer, that I've got it beat," Douglas said during an interview that will air Tuesday on TODAY. Douglas said that he still has to undergo monthly checks to be sure the cancer is gone, but he's already quantifying how having the disease has changed him.
http://scoop.todayshow.com/_news/2011/01/10/5805833-michael-douglas-tells-matt-lauer-odds-are-hes-got-throat-cancer-beat?gt1=43001
With so much tragedy and sadness in the news these days, I thought I'd pass along some good news for a change. Any thoughts and what are some of your favorite Michael Douglas movies?
Annie
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
13 Jan 11
Kirk's little boy is going to be ok! That is how I see Michael.I'm so glad he will be ok! Thanks.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
16 Jan 11
I was a Kirk Douglas fan first. Like I ditz I didn't answer your second question. The two films I love Micheal in are Basic Instinct and War Of the Roses.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
Well, that's really good news. I just hope he will be cancer free forever.
I am also a big fan of Michael Douglas. I like his movie Indecent Proposal with Demi Moore and that one with Gwenyth Paltrow as his wife, i like it too. I just can't remember the title though.
Even if he is an antagonist there, i still like him because he is so versatile in so many roles.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
LOL
Sorry, i had Michael Douglas in my mind. So it was Robert Redford after all. Bad memory of mine !
@artistry (4151)
• United States
16 Jan 11
..Hi annie, I had not heard about his diagnosis of being free, that is excellent news. It is pitiful that anyone gets the disease. But it seems when you are well known as Mr. Douglas is the nation concentrates on it all the more, which is natural. I would hape that he can get through five years, that is a benchmark I think. I know some people who are living with, with treatment and are still alive after more than ten years. It's the Lord and sometimes a lot of luck. Thanks for the news. Oh can't think of the name of it, but the one where he hired this guy to kill his wife was good. "The Perfect Murder" maybe? Take it easy.
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@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
16 Jan 11
Wow.. I am also glad about this good news, he was so fortunate to have beaten this illness. Although he still does not look good, since he was recently sick, I hope he'd recover soon. I only saw a few f his movies, like Basic Instinct and Ignition..he was really cool there. 
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@gladys46 (1205)
• United States
11 Jan 11
Hi Annie .. yes this is very good news!! Mr. Douglas appeared still pretty frail this a.m. ... he did say that he is now able to eat very well ... this is good! I love that man's acting ability! Fatal Attraction .. that is one of his right?
@CarlHalling (3617)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 11
That is great news; it was hard to think we might lose such a charismatic and natural star; and that incredible voice! It's hard to pick a favourite Michael Douglas role: I first saw him in "The Streets of San Francisco" at a time he was still angelically - as opposed to ruggedly - handsome. Possibly his most iconic role is as Gordon Gekko in the two "Wall Street" movies. I like that he is so versatile; and of course a natural - with his magnetic presence and hypnotic voice - to play an "American President", one of his most charming roles.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
15 Jan 11
From what I've seen of him since he completed his treatments luckily he hasn't lost his voice. He was slightly hoarse and raspy, but that's normal considering all he's gone through. He said that should go away before long. Looking back, he sure was young in "The Streets of San Francisco", wasn't he?
Annie
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
11 Jan 11
I am glad to hear he's healthy again, I'm sure that was very difficult for him and his family. I can't say I have a favorite movie of his.. that genre isn't my cup of tea!
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
I won't comment about the Big C. But I do like MD in American President. He did act like he was his role!
@sender621 (14889)
• United States
11 Jan 11
I watched Michael douglas' interview on the today show wirh Matt lauer. it was very inspiring to hear what he had to say about his condition. a positive outlook on life can only help him. I wish him the very best. I hope he can beat this cancer for good.1 person likes this
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
12 Jan 11
Cancer is a personal matter, even he is a famous actor, that is his own business, not any of mine to concern though. He is rich, and he should be strong. Although he has cancer previously, he should follow healthy guideline to keep himself check - up. Glad that he is out of it.
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@stanley777 (9401)
• Philippines
12 Jan 11
A positive news indeed, I hope its for good for MD.One of the most versatile actor of today.Have seen most of his movies, from Streets of San Francisco days in TV then to movies.Black Rain, Romancing the Stone, Fatal Attraction, An American President,Wall Street 2x, Basic Instinct, The Game if I remember it right and many more.Thanks for the info Annie.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
11 Jan 11
That is wonderful! He is not one of my favorites or anything, but it is always nice to hear that people manage to beat this horrible disease.
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