canadianpower Posted May 17, 2005 at 05:36 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 05:36 PM SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pop diva Kylie Minogue, whose hit album "Fever" went platinum in the United States, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has postponed her Australian and Asian tour, her management said on Tuesday.ADVERTISEMENT Minogue, 36, is Australia's biggest music star, rising from humble beginnings as an Australian teenage soap-opera actress to international stardom as one of the world's top pop singers and, most recently, as a flamboyant gay icon revered in Britain. The Frontier Touring Co. said the singer often known just as "Kylie" was diagnosed with early breast cancer while visiting family in Melbourne this week. "She will undergo immediate treatment and consequently her Australian tour will not be able to proceed as planned," the company said in a statement. Minogue is the second pop star to be diagnosed with the disease in as many years. American singer Anastacia underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2003 after the illness was detected when she was 29 years old. Minogue's "Showgirl Tour" was to open on Thursday in Australia before performances in Asia and a headlining act at Glastonbury, Europe's biggest music festival, at the end of June. She said was sorry to disappoint her fans. "Nevertheless, hopefully all will work out fine and I'll be back with you all again soon," Minogue said in a statement. Her record label Parlaphone, owned by music company EMI, confirmed she had pulled out of Glastonbury, host to most of greatest names in pop and rock since it started in a field in western England in 1970. Minogue, who is signed to EMI, was worth about A$60 million (US$46 million), according to a 2004 list of rich young Australians compiled by BRW magazine. In 2002, one of Minogue's bras sold for $6,880 in London at an auction to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Minogue has also worked to raise awareness of prostate cancer, after her father was diagnosed with it. "It is unusual because breast cancer is predominately a disease of older women," Professor John Toy, the medical director of the charity Cancer Research UK, told Reuters. "To be diagnosed at 36 is unusually bad luck for her." But Toy said the disease was diagnosed early, which speaks well for Minogue's prognosis. KYLIE A FIGHTER Australian concert promoter and long-time friend Michael Gudinski said Minogue was fit and strong. "It was diagnosed this morning," he told reporters. "I'm hoping and praying because the doctor found it so early that everything will be okay. She's got a few tough weeks ahead of her. The one thing I know about Kylie is, she's a fighter." Minogue is understood to be staying with her family at their home in the Melbourne suburb of Canterbury, local media reported. Her sister Dannii, also a successful singer, was expected to return from London, Australian media reported. It was unclear whether Minogue's French boyfriend, actor Olivier Martinez, was with her in Australia. Fans bombarded Kylie Minogue Web sites with messages of support. "I have always admired you for being a strong and successful woman," wrote fan Helen Fornber. "I have no doubt you will get through this." Minogue, who stands 154.9 cm (five ft, one inch) and is usually seen in stilettos, has become a global music icon through an ability to continually re-invent herself -- from the girl next door in the 1980s to today's sexy, but innocent, pop princess. Her acting career took off in 1986 as the teenage character "Charlene" in the Australian soap opera "Neighbors" which led to her singing career. The Kylie phenomenon reached fever pitch in 2001 with the release of her hit "Can't Get You Out of My Head" from the multi-platinum selling album "Fever." Over the years her career has hit rocky patches but each time Minogue, reknowned for her hard work and drive, bounced back. She has had a series of high-profile relationships, dating in 1989 the leader of Australian rock band INXS, Michael Hutchence, who was found hanged in a Sydney hotel in 1997. Minogue is revered by some almost as much for her signing as for her bottom since wearing gold hotpants in one raunchy music video. The hotpants have been deemed culturally significant and are now on display in Australia. (Additional reporting by Patricia Reaney in London) Source: Yahoo News Quote Celinish greetingshttp://www.celine-dion-online.de/avatare/signaturen/cp_blinkie1.gif http://www.celine-dion-online.de/avatare/signaturen/cp_signature1.jpg .: Photo CP's Online Gallery graphy :.
Bellamy Posted May 17, 2005 at 05:43 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 05:43 PM Anastacia had breast cancer even younger than her. so it's not that unusual. good luck to her, hope she can get well as Anastacia. Quote Please support the forum by ordering everything through our special Amazon.com link Click here. Thank you!
nano Posted May 17, 2005 at 07:09 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 07:09 PM Sad but that's just life...my stepmom had breast cancer last year..but she is well now Quote "Today, I’m a person on a path of connecting with my source and understanding that I am on the leading edge of creation.."
Celine's Wife Posted May 17, 2005 at 07:25 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 07:25 PM Cancer is such an awful thing Quote Beautiful Sin - My Elizabeth Perkins Website! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/cathydion2/cdfsig.jpg We might kiss when we are alone... When nobody's watching... We might take it home... We might make out... When nobody's there... It's not that we're scared... It's just that it's delicate... We might live like never before... When there's nothing to give... Well how can we ask for more... We might make love in some sacred place... The look on your face is delicate
Koolan Posted May 17, 2005 at 08:01 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 08:01 PM I could imagine what's going on her fans' mind Quote Please support the forum by ordering through our Amazon.com referral link below. Click here to go to the Amazon homepage.
Mozinha Posted May 17, 2005 at 08:25 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 08:25 PM This cancer thing is so awful. I hope everything will turn out fine and she will recover because she is so young and talented and this would be a terrible loss. Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
Salla Posted May 17, 2005 at 09:20 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 09:20 PM Cancer is such an horrible and scary disease. Quote
Anymore Posted May 17, 2005 at 09:57 PM Posted May 17, 2005 at 09:57 PM It's sooooooooooooooooo sad, Kylie is one of my favourite artists! Kylie I'm with you Quote http://joshuabuttons.com.sapo.pt/100x35joshuaanimate1.gif
anja_celine Posted May 18, 2005 at 01:46 PM Posted May 18, 2005 at 01:46 PM (edited) I was shocked to her that news. I wish her a lot of strength to fight and win against this horrible disease But for it was discovered quite early, I think she has the best chances to come back healthy soon..... Edited May 18, 2005 at 01:48 PM by anja_celine Quote Les jours avec et les jours sans, c'est la pluie après le beau tempsJe peux vous dire droit dans les yeux, qu'avec le pire j'ai fait au mieux.
Fanny! Posted May 18, 2005 at 04:00 PM Posted May 18, 2005 at 04:00 PM My english teacher has a breast cancer as well Anastacia, Kylie Minogue.... Horrible thought it my mind : Céline one day ? Quote LasVegas2011 by The Red Heads Official Program now available! http://i29.tinypic.com/311km1d.jpg THE RED HEADS
Bellamy Posted May 18, 2005 at 05:11 PM Posted May 18, 2005 at 05:11 PM My english teacher has a breast cancer as well Anastacia, Kylie Minogue.... Horrible thought it my mind : Céline one day ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>never. and Celine supports the breast cancer foundation.http://www.breastcancer.org/dictionary/CelineDion_c.html Quote Please support the forum by ordering everything through our special Amazon.com link Click here. Thank you!
Fanny! Posted May 18, 2005 at 06:05 PM Posted May 18, 2005 at 06:05 PM never. and Celine supports the breast cancer foundation.http://www.breastcancer.org/dictionary/CelineDion_c.html<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yessss, and that's great Quote LasVegas2011 by The Red Heads Official Program now available! http://i29.tinypic.com/311km1d.jpg THE RED HEADS
Mozinha Posted May 18, 2005 at 09:05 PM Posted May 18, 2005 at 09:05 PM Oh no. Don't even think about it... Not Celine. Not even in my darkest nightmares. This cancer thing is so awful. I found out, half an hour ago, that the mother of one of my best friends has cancer now and it's pretty serious... Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
GiftedCeline Posted May 19, 2005 at 04:18 AM Posted May 19, 2005 at 04:18 AM (edited) This is very sad but I'm glad Kylie found out early she had cancer for she'll have a better chance of a complete recovery Edited May 19, 2005 at 04:19 AM by 1LovelyCeline Quote
Celine's Wife Posted May 19, 2005 at 06:33 AM Posted May 19, 2005 at 06:33 AM This cancer thing is so awful. I found out, half an hour ago, that the mother of one of my best friends has cancer now and it's pretty serious...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry to hear that.... I just found out a hour ago that after a year battling Lukemia my Grandma has died.... I just HATE this awful disease and all the forms it comes in....... Quote Beautiful Sin - My Elizabeth Perkins Website! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/cathydion2/cdfsig.jpg We might kiss when we are alone... When nobody's watching... We might take it home... We might make out... When nobody's there... It's not that we're scared... It's just that it's delicate... We might live like never before... When there's nothing to give... Well how can we ask for more... We might make love in some sacred place... The look on your face is delicate
henry_eon Posted May 19, 2005 at 08:17 AM Posted May 19, 2005 at 08:17 AM hope she'd recover up soon。。。。。and also hope that we can find efficient methods to deal with cancer,that way Rene , Kylie and all who suffers could be relieved from the pain. Quote http://mail.ustc.edu.cn/~staryh/Pictures/logos/henrylogo-blue.gifMy HomepageMy BlogMy MSN Space
Mozinha Posted May 19, 2005 at 07:22 PM Posted May 19, 2005 at 07:22 PM This cancer thing is so awful. I found out, half an hour ago, that the mother of one of my best friends has cancer now and it's pretty serious...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry to hear that.... I just found out a hour ago that after a year battling Lukemia my Grandma has died.... I just HATE this awful disease and all the forms it comes in....... <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh my God. I'm so sorry Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
canadianpower Posted May 19, 2005 at 08:58 PM Author Posted May 19, 2005 at 08:58 PM Sorry to hear that.... I just found out a hour ago that after a year battling Lukemia my Grandma has died.... I just HATE this awful disease and all the forms it comes in....... <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am so sorry! We are all with you. Quote Celinish greetingshttp://www.celine-dion-online.de/avatare/signaturen/cp_blinkie1.gif http://www.celine-dion-online.de/avatare/signaturen/cp_signature1.jpg .: Photo CP's Online Gallery graphy :.
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