Charlie Sheen 'terrifying' cancer scare

Image
ANI Wellington
Last Updated : Dec 25 2014 | 2:11 PM IST

Charlie Sheen had it found it "terrifying" when he discovered that he had a pre-cancerous throat problem.

The 49-year-old actor, whose last year wasn't that eventful with the broken off engagement, a lawsuit and cancellation of his latest TV show, faced a was horrifying cancer scare recently, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Sheen, who's been a heavy smoker for years, had started to have throat problems after which he sought out a world-renowned throat and vocal cord specialist, who said that he was facing a "very aggressive procedure" that could cause irreparable damage to his dental work, and even worse, his voice.

However, Sheen said that he stayed strong and never gave up the belief that he couldn't beat the problem.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 25 2014 | 1:58 PM IST

Next Story