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(46,758 posts)
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 01:38 PM Sep 2012

Kathy Bates Battling Breast Cancer, Underwent Double Mastectomy

Kathy Bates was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, the actress has revealed.

“After much consideration, I underwent a double mastectomy,” the Oscar winner tells People.

She continues, “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 already survived a battle with ovarian cancer nearly a decade ago.

http://www.gossipcop.com/kathy-bates-breast-cancer-double-mastectomy/

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Kathy Bates Battling Breast Cancer, Underwent Double Mastectomy (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 OP
Hope... AnneD Sep 2012 #1
I love Kathy Bates. Demoiselle Sep 2012 #2
So do I DFW Sep 2012 #3
I wish her good health. emilyg Sep 2012 #4

DFW

(54,443 posts)
3. So do I
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 08:05 PM
Sep 2012

She is a major talent.

Cancer sucks. My wife had it. Her brother had it (at least she survived). Both my parents had it. ALL of their siblings had it. With me, it's not "if," but "when."
I'm in no hurry.

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