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Hollywood actor Ben Stiller opens up on social media about his battle with prostate cancer and how taking an early screening test saved his life. John Russell reports.
CNN reports that Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The acclaimed actor shared the news with fans on Monday on Twitter. He tweeted, "Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good." Bridges, who is currently in production on the drama series "The Old Man," said that he is starting treatment and will keep his Twitter followers posted on his recovery. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lymphoma is a type of cancer that can impact the lymph system, or "tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections. Bridges has been a prominent Hollywood figure for over 60 years. He has starred in over 70 films including "Seabiscuit," "The Big Lebowski" and "King Kong."
Former president Jimmy Carter says that he has four spots of melanoma on his brain and will undergo treatment immediately. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
UK newspapers all lead with news that Catherine, Princess of Wales, is being treated for cancer. There have been months of sometimes frenzied speculation online about the whereabouts of the princess, who has not attended public engagements since Christmas. IMAGES
The White House wishes Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, a full recovery after the "terrible" news of her cancer diagnosis. "All of us just heard the terrible news. Our thoughts are with the Duchess of Cambridge and her family," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters. SOUNDBITE