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In Candid Interview, David Letterman and Cancer-Stricken Michael Douglas Hug it Out  
Michael Douglas is battling stage-four throat cancer with a rigorous prescription of chemotherapy and radiation. Yet, there he was on television Tuesday night, talking to David Letterman about his disease in a very candid interview on "Late Night."

Appearing gaunt, but remarkably healthy under the circumstances (his silver, tousled hair added a lively element of style to his appearance), the 65-year-old movie star was upbeat, honest, and good-spirited during his "Late Show" appearance. Letterman told Douglas he'd "never looked better."

Douglas, who announced his diagnosis on August 16 (which, he added, was also when he found out he'd be on Letterman's show), said he's just completed his first week of chemo and radiation. The odds are in his favor with an 80 percent or better chance of recovery. More positive news: His cancer remains above the neck...  

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AHD says: His cancer remains above the neck?  Okay, I admit I laughed at that last bit posted, the article continues from there.  God help him.  I don't usually comment on these stories, I just post 'em if I found them interesting enough to read...  Ulthar.