'Desperate Housewives' Star Kathryn Joosten's Lung Cancer Returns

Access Hollywood - September 15, 2009 8:40 PM PDT
Story photo: 'Desperate Housewives' Star Kathryn Joosten's Lung Cancer ReturnsKathryn Joosten attends the 'Desperate Housewives' event at PaleyFest09 at ArcLight Cinemas on April 18, 2009 in Hollywood, CaliforniaGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Desperate Housewives" star Kathryn Joosten has reportedly been diagnosed with lung cancer again.

According to People, two-time Emmy winner received the difficult news last week.

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"I've got a little hang-up here," Kathryn told the mag, "But we're going to handle it and move forward. I'm doing great."

The 69-year-old actress, who plays Mrs. McCluskey on the ABC series, previously fought lung cancer in 2001. She said the "Desperate Housewives" producers have been very sympathetic to her health scare.

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"They're totally supportive," she told the mag. "I said, 'If you want to put it in the story line, do it! Tell anybody you want, because the public's going to know.'"

A spot was reportedly discovered on the actress' lung last week during her annual physical. Kathryn is still waiting for test results to determine which course of treatment she will undergo.

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  • jobena
    She also starred in the show West Wing. God Bless you in your fight. Cancer is the ugliest word in the world.
    report abuseposted September 18, 2009 7:32 PM PDT
  • Dfhfh
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    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 1:59 PM PDT
  • Lindsay
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    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 8:23 AM PDT
  • Lindsay
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    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 8:23 AM PDT
  • RACHGOBORN
    SOMEDAY WE WILL BEAT THIS CANCER I HOPE ITS SOON TO MANY GOOD PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM IT I WATCHED MY GRANDFATHER LAY IN BED FOR 3 YRS BEFORE HE DIED AND THAT WAS BACK IN THE EARLY 60's SO LETS HOPE ITS SOON
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 8:13 AM PDT
  • Katherine MB
    Hang in there, Kathryn, I'm 11 years older than you and I am a 10 year survivor. I did everything my doctors told me and I just made up my mind I wouldn't let this thing beat me! And it worked! Attitude is so important and it looks like you have it. I'll be praying for you because that works, too.
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 4:30 AM PDT
  • Katherine MB
    Hang in there, Kathryn, I'm 11 years older than you and I am a 10 year survivor. I did everything my doctors told me and I just made up my mind I wouldn't let this thing beat me! And it worked! Attitude is so important and it looks like you have it. I'll be praying for you because that works, too.
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 4:30 AM PDT
  • Katherine MB
    Hang in there, Kathryn, I'm 11 years older than you and I am a 10 year survivor. I did everything my doctors told me and I just made up my mind I wouldn't let this thing beat me! And it worked! Attitude is so important and it looks like you have it. I'll be praying for you because that works, too.
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 4:30 AM PDT
  • Katherine MB
    Hang in there, Kathryn, I'm 11 years older than you and I am a 10 year survivor. I did everything my doctors told me and I just made up my mind I wouldn't let this thing beat me! And it worked! Attitude is so important and it looks like you have it. I'll be praying for you because that works, too.
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 4:30 AM PDT
  • dfhfh
    LOL.... search " ec4bag " on google to get the same designer bags with Karolina and Jessica. " ec4bag " is just for fashion ladies, wow! only $99-$199 Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino...
    report abuseposted September 16, 2009 2:48 AM PDT
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