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<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Aretha Franklin Has Cancer, Family Confirms</span></span>
By Zach Dionne Posted Dec 8th 2010 02:40PM
Aretha Franklin cancerAretha Franklin is battling cancer, a family friend has announced to FOX 2 News in Detroit.
According to the report, family and friends close to the Queen of Soul are "very concerned," but say she is doing "okay." Family expressed hopes to FOX that fans of Aretha, 68, will send prayers and good thoughts.
In a post at PopCrunch, a National Enquirer story (not available online) is cited saying Franklin's cancer is pancreatic. The same report notes sources saying Aretha has less than a year to live.
"Though the Enquirer is known for its often-outlandish take on unbiased journalism," PopCrunch writes, "it should be noted that the publication was the first in the world to report Patrick Swayze and Michael Landon's battles with pancreatic cancer, a disease that has a less than 10 percent survival rate and ultimately killed both actors. They also blew the lid off Christina Applegate's breast cancer scare in 2008."
FOX 2 in Detroit was unable to confirm the specific type of cancer. Franklin underwent a "highly successful" surgery last week, though the cause was not revealed.
"God is still in control," Aretha's post-surgery statement read. "I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country."
News of Franklin's unspecified operation came a month after she announced the cancellation of all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the order of her doctors. That announcement came after Franklin's brief visit to a Detroit hospital -- no details were given about her condition at the time.
It's been a difficult several months for Franklin; her adult son, Eddie, was beaten by three men at a Detroit gas station in September. A month earlier, she broke ribs in a fall, causing her to miss two free concerts in New York.
Aretha Franklin, born in Memphis and raised in Detroit, is the singer of hits like 'Respect,' 'Chain of Fools,' and '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.' -
Re: ARETHA: pancreatic cancer
Fox Detroit say they've confirmed.
<span style="font-size: 17pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Aretha Franklin Has Cancer</span>
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Updated: Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010, 3:03 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010, 1:16 PM EST
Detroit
myFOXdetroit.com Staff - Fox 2 News in Detroit has learned that the "Queen of Soul" has cancer. A relative of Aretha Franklin tells reporter Al Allen that the icon has cancer. Another relative says the family is very concerned.
At this time Franklin's family says she is doing "OK", but they are asking for the continued prayers and thoughts from the community. Add your sentiments in the comment module below>
Pop Crunch.com published an article today siting a report by The National Enquirer that Franklin has incurable pancreatic cancer. Fox 2 could not confirm the type of cancer that Franklin has. Last week she underwent surgery for a mystery illness.
The surgery was deemed a success, but it came under mysterious circumstances. A few weeks ago Franklin canceled all concerts through May 2011 due to "medical reasons."
This is a statement released by Franklin following her surgery last Thursday (December 2nd):
The surgery was highly successful. God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers! -- The Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin
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Re: ARETHA: pancreatic cancer
December 8, 2010
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Aretha Franklin Has Pancreatic Cancer</span></span>
Posted: 12- 8-10 11:52 AM
UPDATE: WJBK FOX 2 News in Detroit confirms that Franklin has cancer. A family insider told the station that she's doing, "OK," but they ask for the public's prayers.
PREVIOUSLY:
A week after undergoing surgery for a mystery illness, the National Enquirer reports (via PopCrunch) that famed singer Aretha Franklin has incurable pancreatic cancer.
The surgery, labeled a success, came under mysterious circumstances. This is the first time this illness has been reported. In November, she canceled all concerts through May 2011 due to "medical reasons."
The Enquirer's report lists pancreatic survival rates at 5-10%, and even lower for someone of Franklin's age and weight.
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soso bad news today. Aye sah.Comment
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OMG
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Magix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
soso bad news today. Aye sah. </div></div>
so true Magix....attended three funerals in three weeks all died from cancer....
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Girl, now I don't know WHAT'S going on.
I'm hearing 2 reports over the past 3 hours - one that she's gravely ill and two, that the surgery was successful.
But dang - <span style="font-style: italic">pancreatic!</span>Comment
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Re: ARETHA: pancreatic cancer
Aretha my prayers are with you
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lawd, mi cyaan tek another cancer news!
too much of it and 2 are right at home
<span style="font-style: italic">i hope that by living a healthy and stress free life that i will be immune to this dreadful disease</span>
rayer:
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my neighbour went swiftly this past year, due to pancreatic cancer. i had read on huffpo some time ago that a prayer vigil was being kept for aretha, but they did say what for at the time.
i don't know what to say except one should never take one's health for granted. aretha was unhealthily overweight, i hope she makes it through to make lasting changes for the better for her health.
<span style="font-style: italic">i should heed my own advice</span>Comment
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Re: ARETHA: pancreatic cancer
As Gen said yesterday, "cancer is a jancrow."
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it really is a dutty jancrow
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I'm so sorry to hear this. I am a long time Aretha fan.Comment
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Dammit.....Comment
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