Michael Douglas confirms throat tumor, will undergo chemo

Michael Douglas has a tumor in his throat and will undergo eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy, his rep tells People.

Doctors recently discovered the mass in the film star's throat, his representative said. A full recovery is expected.

"I am very optimistic," Douglas said in a statement.

It's been a tumultuous year for the actor, whose son Cameron was sentenced in May to five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of heroin and distribution of crystal meth.

Douglas, who is married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, will next be seen in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," which premiered at the Cannes International Film Festival in May and was set to open in U.S. theaters Sept. 24.

-- Matt Donnelly

Photo: Michael Douglas attends the June 2010 AFI Tribute to director Mike Nichols. Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images  

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Comments

[Tee]

Get well!

[Karen]

The Douglas Families are all strong as their wives. Michael will do what is necesary. They have all given us wonderful films to enjoy. God Bless You and protect you

[AJ Buttacavoli]

Maybe NOW Hollywood will ban smoking in films.

[bbnonna]

I am sorry to hear of your throat cancer but this may help you I have a friend whose father is 27 years free from throat cancer. Just try to keep a positive atitude and that can make all the difference. I was just diaganosed with breat cancer have just finished my chemo treatments and will now be starting radiation for about 5 1/2 weeks. My prayers are with you and your family.

bb

[Dee]

Our family enjoys all your movies. We can't wait to see your new Wallstreet movie, as we loved the first one. You are in our prayers.
We hope you have a speedy recovery and come back and bless us with many more years of your wonderful movies.

[Bill cleveland jr]

get well soon michael and pray to god that it don't get serious and also say hello to my favorite people for me Bon Jovi,kent mccord and martin milner thanks

[MARIAN KNOX]

I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR THROAT CANCER. YOU ARE A GREAT MAN AND WONDERFUL ACTOR ETC AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FINE WIFE,. ZETA ..... I KNOW YOU WILL FIGHT THIS AND GET WELL FAST. MARIAN AND AL....... I WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOUR FAST RECOVERY.....

[Harriet Kozitsky]

I loved you in Corus Line, and all your pictures. You are a terrific actor, and still very very handsome. I know you will beat this, and I look forward to all your pictures in the future. God be with you. Sincerely, Mrs. Kozitsky

[GinnyVM]

Mr. Douglas, My prayers are with you and your family. My sister was also diagnosed w/throat cancer; however, she is
unemployed and homeless so consider yourself blessed that you can afford the best care because of your gift and admirable talent. The entire family suffers with you so I ask our Lord to bless you all and to give you Mr. Douglas faith and strength thru these times.....

[eileen]

To Michael; I was so sad to hear that you are suffering with throat cancer. I am sure you will beat it for you will have the best of care and your determination will play a large part in your recovery.
You are a terrific actor and have a wonderful wife who has settled you down to a family man and person.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Looking forward to seeing Wall street real soon.
Sincerely, Eileen

[Ana o.]

Michael: Do a great decision receiving Jesus Christ on your heart as your Savior...Health and happines come after this. I`ll pray for you.dear friend. Blessings!

[Mark]

Hello, Michael

I am a 7 year survivor of throat cancer. Unfortunity, my best fiend just passed away last December after a year long battle with this. He and I spent long hours laughing, crying and praying about life. I was blessed to have him as a freind. The one thing that comes into clear focus when one goes through such an ordeal, is that the only true important things in life are: Your Faith, Your Family, and Your Friends, everything else is Bull!! My family and I hope and pray that w your battle with this victorious. It will not be easy and there will be bad days(especially the radiation)but, this is beatable.

Take Care

[Pam]

Michael,
I hope this reaches you, was so sorry to hear of the battle you face with cancer, my Mom, Inez, wanted to get this message to you. so if someone knows how to forward this on,. please do so. My friend Robert's Dad, battled cancer and has overcome it by taking Marine Phytoplankton, other members of our family have taken it and are now cancer free.
God Bless,
Pam