Michael Douglas Overcomes Cancer Tumor
Baku, January 11 (AZERTAC). Appearing in his first interview since being diagnosed with cancer tumor last August 2010, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has revealed in NBC`s Today Show that he has fully recovered and is now eating to gain weight.
Fans and supporters of veteran Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has something to cheer about these days. The actor revealed that he has overcome cancer tumor and is now eating to gain the weight he lost as a result of the disease.
Appearing in his first TV interview since being diagnosed with cancer tumor last August 2010, the 66-year old actor is now hoping to live longer. Douglas will still attend monthly check-ups but other than that everything is back to normal.
He revealed in NBC`s Today Show that he lost 32 pounds but has regained 12. The two-time Oscar winner added that he is currently working out in the gym but his cardio is being maintained at a low level as they want the actor to gain more weight.
Back in September 2010, the husband of Catherine Zeta-Jones bared that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer although there was an 80 percent chance of overcoming it. However, three months later he was resuming work. Douglas is due to undergo a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) this month to determine whether the walnut-sized tumor has been completely healed.
Michael Douglas is already deep in preparations for his upcoming movie, where he plays the lead role in the biopic of flamboyant entertainer Liberace. He is also looking forward to promote his current films “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” and “Solitary Man” for the Oscars come February.
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