This is sad news for sure, but it's definitely not the end of the world. Legendary singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. She was diagnosed with the liver disease during a routine examination, her rep said in a statement to the Associated Press. Doctors believe her drug use years ago played a factor.
In Ebony mag, back in 1999, Natalie revealed to the world that she once overdosed on heroine in a "drug-den". Although she is suffering from side effects (including fatigue, muscle aches and dehydration), her doctor said she has had a "terrific response to her medication and is now virus negative." "This gives her an increased chance of cure," Dr. Graham Woolf, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA/Cedars Sinai Medical Center, said.
A statement from Natalie read: "I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this current challenge in my life." We love you Nat and you are definitely in our prayers!
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