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health2 years ago

Edward James Olmos' Brave Battle Against Throat Cancer

Actor Edward James Olmos revealed on a podcast that he was diagnosed with throat cancer and underwent months of radiation and chemotherapy before stopping treatment in December and recovering. Olmos lost 55 pounds and a large amount of muscle during his battle with the disease, but has since been slowly regaining his strength through rowing, weightlifting, and swimming.

entertainment2 years ago

'Mayans M.C.' Star Edward James Olmos Opens Up About Throat Cancer Battle

Edward James Olmos, star of Mayans M.C., revealed in a recent podcast interview that he had throat cancer and finished chemotherapy late last year. The 76-year-old actor lost 55 pounds during his treatment and had to undergo radiation and chemotherapy. Olmos said the experience changed him and made him appreciate life more. He is currently working on regaining his strength through swimming, rowing, and weightlifting.

health2 years ago

Edward James Olmos Opens Up About His Battle with Throat Cancer

Actor Edward James Olmos revealed on a podcast that he had throat cancer and recently finished radiation and chemotherapy treatments. He lost 55 pounds and all of his muscle tone during the ordeal, and doctors warned him that they did not know what his voice would sound like after treatment. Olmos described the experience as "an experience that changed me, the understanding of how wonderful this life is."

health2 years ago

Edward James Olmos Opens Up About His Battle with Throat Cancer

Actor Edward James Olmos revealed on a podcast that he battled throat cancer and just finished his last round of radiation on Dec. 20. Doctors had to aggressively attack the cancer to the point they were unsure what his voice would sound like after it was all said and done. Olmos credits his relentless pursuit of living a healthy lifestyle, with daily exercise and healthy eating, which he says gave him a fighting chance against a cancer that's cost the lives of many of his friends.

health2 years ago

Edward James Olmos' Brave Battle Against Throat Cancer

Actor Edward James Olmos revealed in an interview that he battled throat cancer and just finished his radiation and chemotherapy treatments in December. He spent "months and months" on radiation and chemo and lost 55 pounds as a result. Despite the difficult battle, Olmos is grateful that he was in good condition to fight the disease and is now slowly coming back to his normal routine of swimming, rowing, and weightlifting.