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10
Mar
2010
“Spartacus” Actor Andy Whitfield Diagnosed With Cancer
This is sad. Andy Whitfield who is starring in the Starz television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately in New Zealand. I hate cancer. Thank God Whitfield’s cancer was detected early and his prognosis is good.
“I’m receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me,” said Whitfield in a recent statement.
The cast and crew were supposed to begin filming its second season this month but it has been put on hold until further notice.
Andy’s life is going to be filled with doctor’s appointments, treatment schedules, and tests. We pray for his strength through this process, and a speedy recovery.
There is hope because today, the percentage of people who are cured from the disease is roughly 70% or higher. And, for certain types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the cure rate is 90%.
