Idol Hopeful Luke Menard Battling Cancer

May 23, 2008 by Jeanne  

You might have already heard but, I was over on TVGuide.com and saw this story about American Idol contestant, Luke Menard, battling cancer.  The 29-year-old semifinalist has been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma.  Initially, he showed the signs of walking pneumonia (chest pains, cough, etc…) but tests have confirmed the presence of a mass.  “Though this type of cancer is usually inoperable, the success rate of treatment is very high.”

I hope he has a full and speedy recovery.  That is really sad news!  I will be keeping my eyes open for updates and if you have some, feel free to send them my way!

©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Michael Becker / FOX.

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4 Responses to “Idol Hopeful Luke Menard Battling Cancer”
  1. jean says:

    My heart goes out to him. It is a horrible way to find out something, but I hope he caught it in time.

    Wsn’t he the one who was told to sing Moon River?

  2. gwen says:

    i am a follower of luke menard since the start of amercan idol… i was so sad we i heard the news i will be praying for your fast recovery luke…you have a prayer warrior here in the philippines… god bless you…

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