Cancer surgery for Dustin Hoffman
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The publicist for Academy Award-winning actor, Dustin Hoffman, announced in August 2013 that he had been treated for an unspecified form of cancer, and would continue to receive preventative treatments. Credit: EPA
Dustin Hoffman is in “good health” following a battle with cancer, a representative for the 75-year-old told People magazine Tuesday.
“It was detected early and he has been surgically cured,” said the rep. “Dustin is feeling great and is in good health.”
The two-time Oscar-winning actor and director is scheduled to undergo doctor-recommended preventative treatment to avoid future instances of cancer.
Hoffman’s rep declined to give more details.
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Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.
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Updated now Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.