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Film critic Roger Ebert says he has cancer again and is scaling back his movie reviews while undergoing radiation. In a blog post, the 70-year-old said he'll take a "leave of presence."

Valerie Harper, who played Rhoda Morgenstern on television's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff, "Rhoda," has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer....

Buss, 79, is in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to people familiar with the situation. Jim Buss says his father is 'doing fine.' Several players have visited Buss.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has flown to Cuba for a third cancer operation after designating the vice president as his political heir. State television showed images of Mr Chavez hugging vice president Nicolas Maduro and other aides before boarding the presidential jet.

Sharon Osbourne says she had a double mastectomy after learning she carries a gene that increases the risk of developing breast cancer. "The Talk" co-host told Hello! magazine that "I didn't want to live the rest of my life with that shadow hanging over me." The 60-year-old "America's Got Talent" judge, who had colon cancer a decade ago, said that without the surgery, "the odds are not in my favor."

Film and television star Kathy Bates took to Twitter explained to her fans why they haven't seen or heard from her lately. It turns out the Oscar-winning actress has been fighting breast cancer.

Ryan O'Neal says the prognosis is positive for his recovery from recently diagnosed Stage 2 prostate cancer.

Michael Douglas says his tumor is gone and that he may have beaten throat cancer.

Elizabeth Edwards is gravely ill and doctors have told her she only has weeks to live, according to a family friend who is among those who have gathered with Edwards at her North Carolina home.

Michael Douglas has been diagnosed with a tumor in his throat, his representative said Monday.