Ryan O'Neal Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-13-2012, 11:01 PM

Ryan O'Neal, who successfully battled leukemia, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

"Recently I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer," O'Neal says in a statement released by his rep exclusively to PEOPLE.

"Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate that it was detected early and according to my extraordinary team of doctors the prognosis is positive for a full recovery," the statement adds. "I am deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family during this time, and I urge everyone to get regular check-ups, as early detection is the best defense against this horrible disease that has afflicted so many."

The Love Story actor, 70, was treated in the late 1990s for myelogenous leukemia, which causes the bone marrow to produce too many white blood cells.

The latest diagnosis comes about three years after he lost his longtime love Farrah Fawcett, who died at age 62 of anal cancer. Ryan has a memoir about his life with Fawcett called Both of Us coming out May 1.

http://www.people.com/people/article...587071,00.html

Zoneboy · 04-13-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vahan

I don't know what to make of this. Should I be happy, or should I be sad?

On one hand, he was one of the most handsome, charming, and talented actors of his generation. But on the other hand, as the years went along, he became a bitter, rude, obnoxious jerk, who cared only about himself, and no one else. It must have been substance abuse. Anytime he did something he shouldn't have, he would turn around and place the blame on someone else. He acted like a widower, faking his sympathy as much as he could, when in reality, he was never married to Farrah to begin with. He became, as some people would say, and embarrassment to good fathers everywhere.

Again, I don't know what to make of this.

Ryan O'Neal has his faults but to even consider the thought of being happy about his cancer diagnosis is about as low as you can get.

Vahan · 04-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Sorry. I didn't mean it. I have officially deleted my post. I will speak no more of this today.

04-13-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ryan O'Neal Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Ryan O'Neal, who successfully battled leukemia, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Recently I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer," O'Neal says in a statement released by his rep exclusively to PEOPLE. "Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate that it was detected early and according to my extraordinary team of doctors the prognosis is positive for a full recovery," the statement adds. "I am deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family during this time, and I urge everyone to get regular check-ups, as early detection is the best defense against this horrible disease that has afflicted so many." The Love Story actor, 70, was treated in the late 1990s for myelogenous leukemia, which causes the bone marrow to produce too many white blood cells. The latest diagnosis comes about three years after he lost his longtime love Farrah Fawcett, who died at age 62 of anal cancer. Ryan has a memoir about his life with Fawcett called Both of Us coming out May 1. http://www.people.com/people/article...587071,00.html
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

04-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#3
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Sorry. I didn't mean it. I have officially deleted my post. I will speak no more of this today.
	Last edited by Vahan; 04-14-2012 at 12:36 AM.