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Sharon Osbourne Says Cancer Has Spread
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Posted on 07/19/2002 8:51:59 AM PDT by rintense

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sharon Osbourne's cancer has spread beyond her colon and the wife of the anarchic British rock star Ozzy Osbourne will start a three-month course of chemotherapy at the end of July, she told People magazine in an interview released on Thursday.

Osbourne, 49, who has become a TV star with most of the rest of the family thanks to the hit MTV reality series "The Osbournes," said her prognosis was "very, very good" but that Ozzy Osbourne was "hysterical" when first told the news.

Sharon Osbourne, credited with reviving her husband's career after he was fired from heavy metal band Black Sabbath in 1979, underwent colon cancer surgery on July 3 and her publicist said at the time she was expected to make a full recovery.

But Osbourne told People that one of two nearby lymph nodes removed during the procedure had since tested positive for cancerous cells, indicating the cancer had spread beyond her colon.

"It was not the best news," she told People. "You think nothing will ever happen to you. You're invincible. Then after you get over the shock and panic you realize how lucky you are to be alive.

"That's where I am right now. I simply have to take care of this thing," she said.

Osbourne said she would start three months of chemotherapy on July 29, and that she planned to allow MTV to film the treatment when shooting resumes for the second season of "The Osbournes" -- the show that follows the chaotic daily exploits of the foul-mouthed family.

"People will see me having chemo. It'll be interesting," she said. "We need to get a different vibe going. I think I'll bring some music, introduce myself, maybe we can sing some songs and cheer the place up."

Osbourne said Ozzy, her husband of 20 years, "was hysterical, just terrified," when she told him the news, adding, "The doctor had to come over and sedate him."

Ozzy told People the couple planned to renew their marriage vows on Sharon's 50th birthday on October 9. "I've always had a plan that I'd get sick before she did, that I'd die before she did. But my plan didn't work out....Life has a way of kicking you in the nuts," he said.

Their 16-year-old son Jack was also in the news on Thursday. He hurt his arm after a fall while climbing an empty building on Malibu's derelict pier to prepare to dive into the ocean. A lifeguard who treated him at the scene said Jack suffered only minor injuries.


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To: Guillermo
I don't feel bad for her kids at all. They are well cared for. But I don't think being exposed to profanity or heavy metal is evil either.
41 posted on 07/19/2002 9:48:48 AM PDT by Bella_Bru
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To: rintense
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42 posted on 07/19/2002 9:49:41 AM PDT by cactusSharp
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To: Guillermo
I don't think they're the ideal family, Guillermo...but I refuse to slam them during a most difficult time.
43 posted on 07/19/2002 9:51:05 AM PDT by homeschool mama
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To: Bella_Bru
um...I'm a born again Christian and haven't bashed the Osbournes. :o)
44 posted on 07/19/2002 9:52:09 AM PDT by homeschool mama
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To: cactusSharp
Dr Day is not a him....typo..oops
Dr Day is very decidely a woman...lol
45 posted on 07/19/2002 9:52:20 AM PDT by cactusSharp
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To: homeschool mama
And I was going to point out that you are a decent FReeper, that's why.

I am seriously shocked, though, sometimes by those who call themselves Christian, but enjoy the sorrow of others.

46 posted on 07/19/2002 9:59:18 AM PDT by Bella_Bru
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To: Bella_Bru
I suspect my earlier comment has stopped those who normally post with glee slamming the Osbournes from posting. The trap door was set for them and they have decided not to step on it.
47 posted on 07/19/2002 10:11:21 AM PDT by Phantom Lord
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To: Bella_Bru
I am shocked at times as well, Bella Bru...then again, I think we're all capable of spouting off w/o thinking rationally and lacking a sensitive heart...Christian or not. We're all quite human.

Those of us who have either dealt with cancer ourselves or our loved ones tend to have a more understanding heart, imo.

48 posted on 07/19/2002 10:14:22 AM PDT by homeschool mama
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To: Guillermo
Ummmm, define "normal".
49 posted on 07/19/2002 10:22:46 AM PDT by MsCynic
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To: MsCynic
http://www.dictionary.com
50 posted on 07/19/2002 10:30:13 AM PDT by Guillermo
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To: Phantom Lord
Someone would have to be really evil for me to be joyous at their having cancer. Here is a brief list:
The guy who killed Samantha Runnion
Saddam Hussein
Yassir Arafat
Bill Clinton
Pedophiles in general

52 posted on 07/19/2002 11:22:33 AM PDT by goodieD
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To: em23
I'm so sorry to hear your wife is suffering, em. I cannot imagine the heartbreak and challenges you and your family deal with.

I wouldn't wish cancer on my worst enemy.

53 posted on 07/19/2002 12:00:47 PM PDT by homeschool mama
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To: homeschool mama
My mom is 59. I have been begging her to have that stupid colonoscopy done. I am about 2 seconds away from flying home, hog tying her, and dragging her to the doctor myself.
54 posted on 07/19/2002 12:28:35 PM PDT by Bella_Bru
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To: rintense
"I like Sharon and her spunk. I'll be praying that she makes a full recovery. Ozzy would probably go insane without her. For as wacky as they are on tv, it is very obvious that they love each other deeply.

I agree with everything you said.

After several urgings by my son, I finally broke down and watched an episode of "The Osbournes". And another. And then another one. I couldn't help it; I was laughing out loud.........

I hope Sharon is able to maintain her positive attitude and that she is able to beat this. From what I have seen of the family I know she will have plenty of support.

55 posted on 07/19/2002 12:29:33 PM PDT by MozartLover
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To: rintense
This is just sad news. Sharon and her family will be in my prayers. It's obvious that Ozzy needs her and she needs him (and I mean beyond the cynical 'you make the money and I'll manage the business' angle). I can't see Ozzy being able to go on without Sharon.

Having myself lost more family members than I care to count to cancers, including colon, I know what the family is facing, and I hope they make it through.
56 posted on 07/19/2002 1:28:31 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP
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To: Guillermo
You sir, are a piece of sh--.
57 posted on 07/19/2002 1:31:26 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP
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To: goodieD
Don't forget Osama.
58 posted on 07/19/2002 1:32:48 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP
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To: StoneColdGOP
And you're very intelligent.
59 posted on 07/19/2002 1:35:48 PM PDT by Guillermo
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To: Bella_Bru

60 posted on 07/19/2002 1:39:04 PM PDT by StoneColdGOP
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