Grammys 2011: Aretha Franklin's cancer rumored can't keep her from appearing

The legendary Aretha Franklin hasn't disclosed the ailment that forced her to undergo surgery, though many reports say that she is suffering from pancreatic cancer. Despite her serious illness, however, Franklin recorded a message for the 2011 Grammy Awards Ceremony, where several divas honored her with a medley. You can't keep a true diva down.

Looking much thinner than when we last saw her, Franklin appeared on camera to thank fans and fellow artists for supporting her through her troublesome health problems. Franklin was done up in true superstar fashion - dressed up and red-carpet ready even though she was in her own home.

She seemed energetic and healthy as she thanked fans for their prayers, good wishes, and get-well-soon cards, but she remains mum about her illness. "There are a lot of people who will talk about anything, as long as there is somebody listening," she tells JET Magazine. "But I am not one of those people. That's not Aretha."

More power to her. We wish her only the best.

Steve Jobs receiving treatment cancer hospital

It has been confirmed today that Steve Jobs is receiving treatment for cancer in the Stanford Cancer Center in Palo Alto, California. RadarOnine reported today that it’s the same Clinic where Hollywood Actor the Late Patrick Swayze was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer in April 2009.

There has been no formal confirmation of what type of cancer Jobs is being treated for or if he is being treated at all for cancer from the Apple spokes team. Jobs was not forthcoming about the reason he took a medical leave of absence.

Photographs of the 55-year-old Apple CEO were taken on Febuary the 8th outside the clinic and are reported to be published by the The National Enquirer tomorrow morning.

In one photo, Jobs was getting out of his car a day after a full day of work at the company’s Cupertino campus. The photos show Mr Jobs looking painfully frail and weak, with his jeans and dark top hanging loosely on his 6ft 2in, thin body.

Jobs has previously withheld information on his health, such as when he was treated for a form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009, something that worries Apple investors who feel the company’s future rests in his visionary leadership.

The Daily Mail spoke to Dr Jerome Spunberg, a certified Oncologist, who said: “Mr Jobs is most likely getting outpatient chemotherapy at Stanford because the cancer has recurred.”

Another consultant, Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a physician with over fourty years experience, said: “He is terminal. What you are seeing is extreme muscle wasting from calorie depravation, most likely caused by cancer. He has no muscle left in his buttocks, which is the last place to go. He definitely appears to be in the terminal stages of his life from these photos. I would be surprised if he weighed more than 130lb.”

The National Enquirer, who initially reported the news today (to be published tomorrow), talked to critical-care physician Dr. Samuel Jacobson, who said, “Judging from the photos, he is close to terminal. I would say he has six weeks.” That said, given the reliability of The National Enquirer, waiting for further news before jumping to conclusions is advised.

We’ve done a little digging into Dr. Samuel Jacobson. Jacobson appears to be a Florida based pulmonologist (breathing doctor) – not Oncologist. Which would naturally make you wonder just how qualified he is to diagnose someone via a photo, especially outside of his speciality.

We sincerely hope he’s wrong and wish Jobs all the best.

World Cancer Day : It is Possible To Beat Cancer

On February 4, 2011, UICC and its partner organizations to conduct campaigns worldwide to raise awareness about a disease that causes millions of deaths each year, many could have been avoided.
Now more than ever the need for a coordinated fight against cancer, and we believe that the World Cancer Day to do their part by providing a platform for even greater post your cancer.
We have pinned great hopes: 2011 promises to be an important year for the UN summit failed to law on infectious diseases (NCDs) will be held in September.
If you wish to support our efforts, you will find all the information you need on this site: learn, learn to eliminate personal risk factors, sign our statement and pass the word. It can save a life.
In February, the Saudi Cancer conducted a series of events in different places in Riyadh.
The objective of the Saudi Society isbEncourage communities to take serious steps to shrink the tumor and its spread,Provide information on education and awareness of cancer prevention methods and Promoting a culture of early cancer detection leads to healing of God Dates and venues of activities:
February 2 to 4: Riad Gallery Mall
February 5: Center King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
February 7: Medical City King Soud
February 8: Kind Abdulaziz City National Guard Department of Health
February 9th-11: Granada Mall
February 12: Type Fahd Medical City
February 12: Military Hospital in Riyadh

Andy Whitfield Spartacus "Attacking Cancer" As A True Champion "

Spartacus: Blood and Sand creator Steven. S. Andy Whitfield DeKnight want fans know, the actor actively fight against the disease.
"Andy is obviously very deprived of his status and what he goes through with his family," said Tuesday DeKnight to discuss the prequel Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. "It's been a while but the last I've heard is that the attacker was a true champion. I have faith that most will pull through with flying colors. "
The 36-year-old Whitfield has been battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which forced him to abandon the Starz series in September. Liam McIntyre was recently announced as the replacement of Whitfield as the holder of gladiators.
Liam McIntyre replaces Andy Whitfield is Spartacus
"We all just pray for him," Manu Bennett, who plays Crixus gladiator guy said. "When the cancer has moved to her is a major struggle for him. I can not tell you how deeply saddened, he has been for us all to know that our friend, our colleague, our inspiration is such a challenge . There will be a longer period before we know what the outcome will be with Andy now. All the questions suggest that it is in very high spirits and it was the fight against this thing with as much force that fought [with] on the show. "
Meanwhile, Spartacus, The gods of the arena will open the first of six episodes on Friday at 10/9c. The series focuses on Batiatus (John Hannah) before ludus becomes a competitor in the tournament of gladiators and Cris before becoming a champion.
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Production begins in the spring of the second season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
"The juice I'll give you is that it is extra sweet," DeKnight said. "Season 2 seems to be one hell of a ride. We are now halfway through the rain [it] to. Obviously, we are deeply saddened that Andy could not continue with us. It was a big part of success of the series. We wish him the best and a speedy recovery. "
As for replacing Whitfield said DeKnight they did "an exhaustive search to find someone who does not replace Andy, but stepping into the role of Spartacus. We are very pleased that we have been Liam unable to find that we felt really embodied what we were looking in nature waits impatiently. "