Season 7 Semifinalist Luke Menard Diagnosed With Cancer

Posted by thefunnystone on May 20th, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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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.

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FenderBender
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 11:12am
Joined: 20 Mar 2007

My deepest condolences. Luke will be in my prayers.

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ROCK TIL DEATH!!!

nickipoof
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 11:30am
Joined: 20 May 2008

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.

smarterthanpickler
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 11:51am
Joined: 08 Aug 2006

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

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simonCrow
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 12:53pm
Joined: 19 Apr 2007

my cat has leukemia & still sings better than this guy

sunshine8503
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 2:21pm
Joined: 15 Mar 2007

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

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TheYoFactor
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 1:02pm
Joined: 12 Apr 2007

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.

jolie
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 1:27pm
Joined: 07 Mar 2008

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.

lame101
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 1:38pm
Joined: 16 Apr 2008

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

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bodie358
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 1:51pm
Joined: 13 Apr 2007

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

Svetlana-Ko
Posted: May 20, 2008 - 2:50pm
Joined: 27 Feb 2008

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

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