Luke Menard Cancer

American Idol season 7 contestant Luke Menard was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma after suffering from a cough that would not subside. The diagnosis was confirmed to the media by a representative for the singer's accapella group, Chapter 6, on May 20, 2008.

The representative told CBS news that Menard had had a cough that would not go away and he had trouble breathing. Menard went to his doctor and they thought it might be pneumonia. After x-rays were taken, a mass was found.CBS News: "Idol" Singer Diagnosed With Cancer (May 20, 2008) After further testing, the diagnosis was made. Menard had stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The American Cancer Society says the five-year survival rate for stage II Hodgkin's is between 90 and 95 percent.CBS News: "Idol" Singer Diagnosed With Cancer (May 20, 2008)

American Idol's official website published an update on Menard on November 26, 2008. In the article, it stated that Menard is now cancer-free after undergoing 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatment. Menard is currently undergoing radiation treatments as a preventative measure. He receives those treatments five days a week for a month's time.American Idol Official Site: Update on Luke Menard (November 27, 2008)

• "They've been told that it's treatable and manageable. Luke is currently in Los Angeles and plans to return home to Indiana soon."—Jane VictorCBS News: "Idol" Singer Diagnosed With Cancer (May 20, 2008)

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