Singer Andy Williams Has Bladder Cancer

by Alex A. Kecskes

Famous for crooning such crowd pleasers as “Moon River” and "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," singer Andy Williams recently announced he’s fighting bladder cancer.

If you’re working in the field of oncology or aspire to, you know that there is hope for people facing this deadly disease.

Appearing in a show at the Moon River Theatre, the 83-year-old Williams promised to return next year to celebrate his 75th year in show business. He indicated what many doctors know: that cancer is no longer a death sentence.

Williams cut short a number of planned performances this fall and noted that he would probably miss his holiday schedule as he battled his illness. Williams' theatre appearance surprised the audience who gave him a standing ovation. The popular singer turned out hit after hit in the 1950s and `60s, including "Can't Get Used to Losing You" and "Butterfly." He produced 18 gold and three platinum albums in his career.

Williams was famous for hosting annual TV Christmas specials and for his live Christmas shows. From 1962-71, he also hosted the Emmy-winning TV program simply entitled "The Andy Williams Show.” Who can forget his Christmas classic, the 1963 recording, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

Careers in oncology offer many opportunities to help patients battle this deadly disease. As an oncology nurse, for example, you would care for patients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatments. You may also administer radiation therapy, antibiotics, chemotherapy and blood transfusions to patients.

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