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Former Idol Luke Menard Diagnosed With Cancer

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20201421,00.html

(FROM CBS) - Former American Idol contestant Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a rep for the singer’s a capella group Chapter 6. News of the 29-year-old’s illness was first reported by VoteForTheWorst.com. The Leukemia & Lymphona Society website says that Hodgkin Lymphoma may be treated with radiation therapy or a combination of drugs and describes it as having ‘’a high cure rate.’’ Menard made it to the Top 16 on this season of Idol before being voted off in March.


9,675 posted on 05/21/2008 3:04:23 AM PDT by Netizen (If we can't locate/deport illegals, how will we get them to come forward to pay their $3,250 fines?)
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Former Idol Luke Menard Diagnosed With Cancer

Whoa ...

9,691 posted on 05/21/2008 5:58:35 AM PDT by silent_jonny (Part of me is intrigued and the other part is disgusted at the part that is intrigued.)
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To: Netizen

Oh wow!! Best wishes and prayers for Luke!

I had a friend years ago who had Hodgkin lymphoma and he had to get radiation and chemo, but quickly went into remission. So, hoping Luke has the same good results!


9,702 posted on 05/21/2008 6:45:57 AM PDT by retrokitten ("Those who were dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music.")
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To: Netizen

Poor Luke - hope it all turns out OK for him.


9,711 posted on 05/21/2008 7:55:40 AM PDT by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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