Kathy Bates Undergoes a Double Mastectomy

She battled an won against ovarian cancer nine years ago; however, Kathy Bates was diagnosed with breast cancer several weeks ago.

"After much consideration, I underwent a double mastectomy," the Academy Award-winning actress reveals. "Luckily, I don't have to undergo radiation or chemo. My family call me Kat because I always land on my feet and thankfully this is no exception."

Bates, who won a Best Actress Oscar in 1991 for Misery, remains upbeat is now looking ahead to the future.

"My doctors have assured me I'm going to be around for a long time," the 64 year old says. "I'm looking forward to getting back to work doing what I love to do."

One of the exciting things on her calendar is the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 23. Bates is nominated for outstanding actress in a drama for (Harry's Law) and outstanding guest actress in a comedy for (Two and a Half Men).

Source: People

Lance Armstrong Welcomes Daughter

Lance Armstrong announced the birth of his fifth child, a daughter named Olivia Marie, into the world on Monday.
Armstrong has three children from his previous marriage and he is also the father to a son he has with is current girlfriend, Anna Hansen.

The 39-year-old Tour De France champion won his battle against testicular cancer back in 1996, and couldn't be happier with his five healthy children.

Congratulations to the growing family.

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