What kind of treatment will actor Dennis Hopper receive to battle his cancer?
Actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager Sam Maydew said Friday.Hopper is being treated in a special program at the University of Southern California, He was expected to appear at an exhibition of his photography at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne but has cancelled in order to focus on treatment.”We’re hoping for the best,” Maydew said. No other details were immediately available.On September 30, HOOPER was hospitalized in New York for flu-like symptoms and stomach pains. He was released the next day feeling “much better,” The 73-year-old Academy Award winner is known for his roles in “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Hoosiers,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Easy Rider” — the latter of which he also directed — among scores of other films.Hopper recently finished shooting the second season of the Starz drama “Crash,” based on the 2006 Oscar-winning film. Sources:
Screen legend Dennis Hopper is facing an uphill battle — the 73 year-old actor has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Hopper has cancelled all his travel plans and bookings in order to work on his treatment. According to his manager, Sam Maydew, the actor will be treated in a “special program” at the university of Southern California. As for his prognosis and chance of recovery, only time will tell. “We’re hoping for the best,” said Maydew. As one of the most repected names in Hollywood, Dennis Hopper’s career has spanned well over half-a-century. He is best known for his roles in classics like Apocalypse Now and Easy Rider, but before that he starred in Rebel Without a Cause alongside James Dean. So hopefully Mr. Hopper makes a speedy recovery and is able to get back to doing what he does best: making great movies. Sources: http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Dennis-Hopper-has-Pr
Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is seeking treatment at the University of Southern California, his manager Sam Maydew announced yesterday. “We’re hoping for the best,” Maydew said. No details have been released. Sources: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20091031_Sideshow__Dennis_Hopper_to_get_treatment_for_cancer.
