Toni Braxton Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Soul singer Toni Braxton is battling breast cancer, according to U.S.
tabloid reports. The Unbreak My Heart singer, who is currently wowing
fans as the star of a Las Vegas stage spectacular, is secretly
undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy, according to the
National Enquirer.
Mom-of-two Braxton reportedly received her terrifying diagnosis two
months ago, but chose to keep her cancer fight to herself after
doctors insisted she'd caught the disease early enough to beat it.
And she decided her Toni Braxton: Revealed show at the Flamingo hotel
and casino must go on too, so doctors have been pumping an iron
infusion into her twice a week to combat the fatigue caused by her
chemotherapy, according to the Enquirer.
A family source tells the publication, "Toni is a fighter. She
initially thought the worst, but doctors assured her the prognosis for
her breast cancer is excellent. She still has moments when she gets
upset and she may cry a little bit - but those moments don't last
long."
It's not the first health crisis for the 40-year-old six-time Grammy
winner - she was diagnosed with heart condition pericarditis in 2002
after she passed out backstage at Broadway musical Aida.
www.treat-cancer.nl
Treat-Cancer.nl - 29 Aug 2007 07:41 GMT
Toni Braxton dispels breast cancer rumors
'I encourage women to take their annual tests,' says the R&B singer
Toni Braxton issued a statement proclaiming that she has not come down
with breast cancer.
Updated: 7:55 p.m. ET Aug. 28, 2007
LAS VEGAS - R&B singer-songwriter Toni Braxton has not been diagnosed
with breast cancer, despite published reports stating the contrary.
Braxton issued the following statement on Tuesday to "Access
Hollywood":
"There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with
breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left
breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did
not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage
women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent
this disease that continues to affect so many women."
J - 29 Aug 2007 08:09 GMT
Good one for alt.gossip.celebrities
J