Rep. Jamie Raskin's "serious" cancer diagnosis; Jeremiah Green's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis; Willie Nelson's "life-threatening health scare"; J.J. Watt retiring after heart arrhythmia

Panthers' Henry Anderson "thankful to be back after stroke scare"; Tamar Braxton "rushed to hospital" with flu ("worse than COVID"); Christina Hall's "health issues" after body scan

This past week’s “non-fatals” in the USA:

Rep. Jamie Raskin Announces ‘Serious but Curable’ Cancer Diagnosis

December 28, 2022

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but reassured constituents and supporters that despite the serious nature of the disease, it may still be “curable.” “After several days of tests, I have been diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma, which is a serious but curable form of cancer,” Raskin wrote. “I am about to embark on a course of chemo-immunotherapy on an outpatient basis at Med Star Georgetown University Hospital and Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Prognosis for most people in my situation is excellent after four months of treatment.” He added that he plans to work during his treatment. Raskin has been a leading voice on the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and served as impeachment manager during former President Donald Trump’s second trial in 2021.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/28/politics/jamie-raskin-cancer/index.html

Modest Mouse’s Jeremiah Green diagnosed with stage four cancer

December 26, 2022

Modest Mouse’s Jeremiah Green CREDIT: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Audacy

Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, his mother has shared in a post on Facebook.

Green is one of the co-founding members of the band, forming the group in 1993 with frontman Isaac Brock and bassist Eric Judy.

The drummer’s mother, Carol Namatame, shared a post on Facebook yesterday (December 25), asking for people to “please send healing vibes for my son […] who is battling stage 4 cancer”. “He is so strong and so brave and hanging in there!” She added.

https://www.nme.com/news/music/modest-mouses-jeremiah-green-diagnosed-with-stage-four-cancer-3371703

Some outlaw!

Willie Nelson Enjoys Christmas With Family Following Life-Threatening Health Scare

December 28, 2022

Willie Nelson and his family are sharing their holiday spirit looking happy and healthy in a Christmas snapshot shared on Instagram by one of the country music icon’s sons. The festive family Christmas pic features the red-headed stranger smiling with his wife Annie, the couple’s two dogs, and two of his sons Micah and Lukas. Also featured in the Christmas family pic along with Willie Nelson and fam is Micah Nelson’s wife since 2019.

In the Christmas family picture, Willie Nelson sits cross-legged for the photo which was shared on Lukas Nelson’s Instagram page. Willie Nelson is pointing to a message added onto the snapshot reading “Happy holidays, love the Nelsons” in green, red, and white writing.

This Christmas greetings pic is a fun one to see, as we rarely get a glimpse into Nelson’s personal and family life. Additionally, it’s a welcome sight to see the singer smiling like he is in light of recent information about his health scare earlier in the year.

Like most people moving through the last few years, Nelson and his loved ones worked hard to avoid contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic hit in 2020. The illness has killed millions all across the globe, and the 89-year-old singer would be considered to be in a high-risk group when it comes to the virus.

Willie Nelson, however, wasn’t able to fend the virus off completely it seems, as the On the Road Again singer contracted the illness in May. However, fans did not learn how life-threatening this bout was for the singer until months later.

“There were a couple of times when I wasn’t sure he was going to make it,” Willie Nelson’s son Lukas said in a conversation with New York Times Magazine . According to reports, Willie Nelson was facing challenges walking or talking as he battled the illness. Thankfully, however, the superstar found respite in singing and playing the guitar. These activities got him through the most difficult times, the reports note.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2872011370306/willie-nelson-enjoys-christmas-with-family-following-life-threatening-health-scare

Willie Nelson gives a thumbs-up after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

"Take care of yourself and others," he urged his followers.

January 15, 2021

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/willie-nelson-thumbs-receiving-covid-19-vaccine/story

J.J. Watt Is Retiring, Leading Some to Wonder Whether He's Facing Health Concerns

December 28, 2022

In the NFL, it's much easier to become a star if you're someone who regularly scores points. Defensive players tend to be much more anonymous, even though they can be crucial to how the game unfolds. J.J. Watt is one of the rare defensive stars in the league, though, which is part of the reason it was such a big deal when he announced that he would be retiring at the end of this season.

J.J. has had some health trouble recently, even though he didn't reference those issues in his tweet.

In September, he had to have his heart shocked back into rhythm to correct an atrial fibrillation, which is an abnormal rhythm in your heart. J.J. played just days later, but said in a post-game news conference that the issue had made him question whether he was near the end of his career.

"It's been a very emotional week for my family," J.J. said at the time. "I've learned to appreciate the little things even more."

It's unclear exactly when J.J. made the decision to step away from the league, but he'll be doing so after a career that has virtually assured him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, even if he never managed to win a championship.

https://www.distractify.com/p/jj-watt-health

Panthers’ Anderson thankful to be back after stroke scare

December 23, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) – Laying in a hospital bed the day before the Panthers’ October home game against the Buccaneers, Henry Anderson had a question.

“Am I still okay to play tomorrow?” he wondered.

When his doctor said no, it dawned on the 31-year-old Carolina defensive end that he might be out of action for a while.

Perhaps even forever.

“There definitely was a sense of urgency,” he remembers. “There must be something going on.”

As he went to grab lunch near his South End home on Oct. 22, Anderson and his family had no idea their world was about to be turned upside down.

But as soon as he finished up, Anderson knew something was wrong.

“It’s a five-minute walk from the restaurant back to my place,” he said. “My legs just started going numb, which was kind of weird.”

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2867035737204/panthers-anderson-thankful-to-be-back-after-stroke-scare

Tamar Braxton Rushed to Hospital with Flu After She Couldn't Breathe, Says It's 'Worse Than Covid'

December 23, 2022

Tamar Braxton may be spending the holidays "completely isolated" after being hospitalized with a very nasty flu this week.

The singer/reality star revealed on Thursday that she went from holiday shopping and "doing fun Christmas sht" with her friends before waking up the next day needing medical treatment.

"I had to be taken to the hospital by AMBULANCE, needed oxygen cause I thought God was taking me home cause I could not breathe and my chest was on FIRE!!" wrote Tamar, sharing photos and videos from her night out and subsequent hospitalization to Instagram.

She said she was taken to Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and was "met by the BEST nurses and doctors" -- including Dr. Jackie Walters from Bravo's "Married to Medicine" -- who diagnosed her with the flu.

"let me tell u it's worse than COVID in my opinion ... I'm on 5 different medications 😩," Braxton continued, urging her followers to "please be careful" for the holidays.

https://amp.toofab.com/2022/12/23/tamar-braxton-hospital-flu/

Flip or Flop’s Christina Hall Details Health Issues Following Body Scan: ‘From All the Gross Houses’

December 22, 2022

Courtesy of Christina Hall/Instagram

Getting answers. Flip or Flop alum Christina Hall (née Haack) is getting to the bottom of her health issues after undergoing a full hyperbaric chamber scan. “My scan said I have mercury and lead poisoning. Most likely from all the gross houses I’ve been in (the bad flips),” Christina, 39, shared via her Instagram Story on Thursday, December 22. Christina first opened up about her ongoing health concerns on Saturday, December 17, revealing that she believed the issues were stemming from her breast implants. The mother of three – who shares daughter Taylor and son Brayden with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and son Hudson with second ex-husband Ant Anstead – went on to detail the problems she’s been experiencing. “Some of my issues include: Inflammation, autoimmune issues (Hashimoto’s disease, PCOS [polycystic ovary syndrome], Raynaud’s syndrome), unexplained skin rashes, joint and muscle pain, dry eyes, GI issues, SIBO [small intestinal bacterial overgrowth], acid reflux, brain fog, hormone imbalances, swollen lymph nodes and adrenal fatigue,” she listed. “I [tested] positive for ANA [Antinuclear Antibody]. I’m gluten free and mostly dairy free. I had all my under eye filler dissolved as it was causing an inflammatory reaction as well. For now, just working on detoxing and [a] positive mindset [sic].”

https://tinyurl.com/4u2k9wfw