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Andy Williams Diagnosed With Bladder Cancer
- Posted on Nov 3rd 2011 8:00PM by Theo Bark
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The 83-year-old crooner, best known for his hits 'Moon River' and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' reportedly met with specialists at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas last month, and began a three-week chemotherapy course on Oct. 31.
"Andy got the diagnosis of invasive bladder cancer very recently," a source told the National Enquirer. "That means his cancer has invaded the lining of his bladder, but doctors weren't sure yet whether it had spread to other parts of his body."
"If the chemo shrinks the tumors, doctors will surgically remove Andy's bladder," the Enquirer's source noted, adding that after a second round of chemo in Houston, Williams and his wife will relocate to a rental home in Malibu.
"Andy is in for the fight of his life, and he wants to be closer to the hospitals in L.A. that have top-flight cancer treatment centers," the source explained.
While representatives for Williams have yet to make comment regarding his illness, his website notes that he may not be able to perform at his annual Christmas show in Branson, Mo., home of his Moon River Theatre.
"Due to health reasons Andy may not make a live appearance in his Christmas Show," his website states.
Also known as "The Golden Voice," Williams has enjoyed an illustrious career, first recording as a solo artist in 1953, and releasing 18 gold and three platinum-certified albums over the next half-century.
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I HAVE THE SAME CANCER BUT HAD BLADDER REMOVED GOD BLESS HIM
September 26 2012 at 5:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLots of happy childhood memories listening to your records and watching your shows. Good decent family entertainment. I pray our Lord will give you and your family added strength and comfort during this difficult time. Your CD's are still the best to listen to on the free way with the hood down on a summer's day. Thanks for entertaining so many of us for so many years, God bless you Andy.
August 23 2012 at 4:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH ANDY FOR 53 YEARS..ONLY GOT TO SEE HIM ONCE IN THE 70'S OUTSIDE OF DETROIT.IN AN OPEN THEATER...WANTED SO BAD TO SEE HIM AGAIN..IN HIS THEATER..JUST NEVER HAD THE MONEY...MAYBE MY DREAM WILL COME TRUE YET....HE'S A FIGHTER AND HE IS IN MY PRAYERS CONSTANTLY
July 26 2012 at 10:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Susan
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I was reading zwaycool1's comments and was not happy about it. So what if Andy's 83? If he can lick this disease and has a strong desire to live longer let him do what he needs to do and that's to get well soon. By the way zwaycool 1 if you don't have anything nice to say about someone then keep your comments to yourself
ANDY..... I HAD "THE SURGERY" BACK IN MARCH 2011.....MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU......YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGERS......BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS OR SO....YOU'RE IN MY LIST OF THE TOP 5 SINGERS ...... "GOD BLESS YOU"
November 10 2011 at 5:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou are in the greatest hospital in the world. Doctors from all over the world come to this hospital. People are cured everyday at MD Anderson.God be with you andy.
November 07 2011 at 11:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYou are to die for. Loved you all my life.You old heartbreaker you.
November 07 2011 at 11:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAndy Williams beautiful music has been a pleasure of my life. God bless you, Andy.
November 07 2011 at 10:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply83 years old. Why fight it, for God's sake? Go quietly, and in peace.
November 07 2011 at 9:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI will pray for Andy Williams with all my heart.I'm 60 and been listening to Andy for decades now,plus watching him in movies. God Bless Andy Williams and his family.
My brother -inlaw has brain cancer but is doing good.So I can relate to what Andy faces,and he will need all the love and support he will need from fans and family.
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