Season 7 Semifinalist Luke Menard Diagnosed With Cancer

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 15:37 — thefunnystone

A MySpace bulletin was sent out by a musician named Chinua Hawk that says that American Idol season 7 semifinalist Luke Menard has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently in stage 2. That's truly awful and it just emphasizes that there are many important things in life that go beyond a silly television show. Make sure to leave Luke some words of encouragement from the Worsters at http://www.myspace.com/chaptersix or send him an e-mail at luke@chapter6.com. In times like these, it's always great to hear positive words.

UPDATE: We've heard from someone close to Luke, who let us know that Luke does not have inoperable cancer. The ShowBuzz reports that he was dianosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. His condition is actually treatable and has a 93% full recovery rate. That's great news! Still make sure to send Luke some words of encouragement.

Comments

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 14:09 — crstlbal

My thoughts and prayers for

My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery Luke!

Dave - At least MSNBC has the class to give VFTW acknowledgement for being the first to report this.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24732699/

Thu, 05/22/2008 - 20:02 — simonCrow

Use the force Luke!

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 02:25 — Jumptheshark

This proves once and for all

This proves once and for all that there are much more important things than a piece of shit "talent" competition.

Blessings to him and his family.

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 05:11 — SayNoToPaula

Stay strong Luke. Sending

Stay strong Luke. Sending many prayers to you and your family. You are going to be fine after awhile. Good thing they caught it now. Keep the faith.

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 02:15 — purpledarklighter

Poor Luke. I hope he gets

Poor Luke. I hope he gets well soon. My thoughts are with him and his family.

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 02:11 — porcupine8

I'm another Hodgkin's

I'm another Hodgkin's survivor. This cancer is actually most common in young adults ages 15-35, and at Stage 2 has nearly a 100% survival rate. Chemo sucks and he might be left with a few minor permanent health problems from it (I still have some lung issues), but he will almost certainly pull through! It's going to be a rough six months for Luke, though. All the best to him.

Wed, 05/21/2008 - 01:03 — jasoncastro

Will do, thanks for bringing

Will do, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 23:33 — Rhia

Damn! I will be wishing him

Damn! I will be wishing him luck and hoping everything works out for him. Cancer is such a bitch!

Lost my father to cancer 8yrs ago. My sister was diagnosed 4yrs ago(she's still here BTW). It's a thief that steals life and joy from all who have it. Good Luck Luke. I wasn't crazy about you on Idol, but I wish and hope you get through this well.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 21:43 — rpc717

It IS inoperable, which

It IS inoperable, which means they can't cut it out and cure it (because of where it is). The treatment is chemo, which isn't fun, but while this cancer used to be a death sentence, today cure is the rule more than the exception.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 21:07 — rosebud

AI is just a stupid show.

Life is what's important. I will say a prayer for Luke and wish him a full recovery. God Bless Him.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 20:59 — thatwashardcore

Poor Luke, all the best

Poor Luke, all the best wishes to him and I hope he'll make a great recovery! I fucking loved his Wham! song and I don't care what anyone else says about it.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 20:50 — Svetlana-Ko

I would have never

I would have never guessed... that's terrible! I wish him and his family well...

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:51 — bodie358

Here's a link that confirms

Here's a link that confirms he has cancer but claims that it is treatable: http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/20/tv_realty_tv/main4111244.shtml

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:38 — lame101

aw, I'm really sorry to hear

aw, I'm really sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with Luke and his family

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:27 — jolie

I've checked all the links

I've checked all the links from the posting and find nothing about luke & cancer.

are y'all really really sure this is true? it strikes me as a way to drive traffic to those musicians' sites to pump up their numbers.

sorry to be cynical, but you know how it be.

if the story is true, then that's really sad.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 20:21 — sunshine8503

This is awful. I pray he

This is awful. I pray he makes a speedy recovery. Best of luck to you Luke you are in my prayers

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 18:53 — simonCrow

my cat has leukemia & still

my cat has leukemia & still sings better than this guy

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 17:51 — smarterthanpickler

What a shame. Whatever the

What a shame. Whatever the case may be, we wish Luke and his loved ones the best.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:02 — TheYoFactor

Word STP, whatever the case,

Word STP, whatever the case, keeping Luke and his family in my prayers. Having been through a difficult cancer fight (and losing the battle) with my first husband 10 years ago, it isn't easy no matter the outcome. Keep strong, Luke and family.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 17:30 — nickipoof

Luke does not have

Luke does not have inoperable cancer.. Chinua misunderstood the diagnosis. What Luke has is totally treatable and he is trusting God in this situation. Please do pray for him, but know that this info is totally incorrect.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 17:12 — FenderBender

My deepest condolences.

My deepest condolences. Luke will be in my prayers.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 17:10 — Lighten Up

I write this as I am

I write this as I am preparing to drive a friend to her chemo appt. for stage four ovarian. You just have to keep fighting the good fight. Anything can happen, even when the statistics say otherwise. Good luck Luke.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 16:56 — tbk1116

What a shame, I wish him the

What a shame, I wish him the best!

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 17:03 — sanjifan

I pray he beats it, he and

I pray he beats it, he and his loved ones are in my thoughts.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 16:52 — deathingrasp

He will pull through! Just

He will pull through! Just as others have said, cancer is not a death sentence. I am a surgical intern at a hospital and I have seen many a cancer patient that on paper should have died pull through purely because of the sheer positive thought and will power behind them, often times the refusal to give in stood in for where their body and medicine gave up.

Family and friends will rally around him and he has fans all around the country, and I hope he keeps his head up and fights it bravely and never gives up. That can make all the difference in the final outcome. He's a really handsome and talented guy and I really believe he'll make it.

I'll light a candle for him tonight and wish him the best (even those of us in medicine acknowledge that there are many things beyond syringes and pills that interconnect into the process of healing and survival).

I think if everyone reading this can spare a freaking minute out of their lives to light a candle, and whatever religion or spiritual belief or philosophy you have, just direct a positive thought towards Luke. Peace.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 16:35 — Kristy Lees Horse

I was diagnosed with stage 2

I was diagnosed with stage 2 non hodgkins lymphoma. I had a 12 cm. tumor behind my left lung which was also considered inoperable. That was nine years ago and I'm cancer-free. I share this because I want people to know cancer is NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT an automatic death sentence!

My prayers to Luke and his family....from one survivor to another....

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 16:18 — Tinnerz

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