By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Sheesh!
Has Toni Braxton gone from a Grammy Award winning, chart-topping superdiva to a drama-prone tabloid mainstay?
It seems that way.
Following reports of a financial faux-pas with a fashion designer, now comes word that the 'Unbreak My Heart' chanteuse is "secret battling breast cancer."
According to the National Enquirer, Braxton learned about the disease two months ago, but preferred to keep the news to herself after doctors claimed she'd caught the disease early enough to conquer it.
"She had experienced pain near one of her breast implants and decided to have it checked out," the tabloid reported. "They thought her implant was leaking," a "family insider" divulged.
The Severn, Maryland native -- who's famously known for going bankrupt at the height of her recording career -- is reportedly undergoing radiation treatment and chemotherapy in secret.
That's supposedly why the 'Another Sad Love Song' singer decided to continue her 'Toni Braxton: Revealed' show at Las Vegas' Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
"Every two or three days she receives and iron infusion to combat anemia and fatigue caused by chemotherapy," the tabloid reports.
"Toni is a fighter. She initially thought the worst, but doctors assured her the prognosis for her breast cancer is excellent. She still has moments when she gets upset and she may cry a little bit - but those moments don't last long," the source said.
The bronze beauty broke down in tears on Jan 29 while co-hosting 'The View' -- the entire show focused on children with autism. (Her youngest son Diezel Ky was diagnosed with the neurological developmental disability.)
Shortly after the show aired, she was engrossed in a mud-slinging legal ordeal with her ex-manager Barry Hankerson, which was later settled out of court.
Although a two-disc retrospective of her 15-year recording career was released via Legacy/SONY BMG in February, there are currently no recording plans for Braxton.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Braxton refuted the report stating: "There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent this disease that continues to affect so many women."
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By: LORRAINE on 8/28/2007 7:26PM
IF THE REPORT IS TRUE, I HOPE MRS BRAXTON COMES OUT OF THIS WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. KEEP GOD FIRST AND THIS TOO SHALL PASS.
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By: Natalia on 8/28/2007 8:11PM
May God Bless You and your beautiful family through these trying times. Believe in His Power to heal you. Visit http://executees.net
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By: Jay on 8/28/2007 8:51PM
NOT TRUE TONI SAID SO HERSELF. SO STOP HATING BLACK VOICES BECAUSE YOU DONT EVEN LIKE HER ANYWAY BECAUSE EVERYTHING YOU WRITE ABOUT HER IS NEGATIVE!
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By: ilovemypublicist on 8/28/2007 10:00PM
Either way, Ms. Brown will come out a winner. If it is true and she bounces back, we can expect to read all about her story of survival in People magazine with a new record deal to follow suit. She will "Breath Again"
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By: Harry on 8/29/2007 6:14AM
Whatever the circumstance my Toni will champion. I have loved the fine singer/songwriter young thang from the start. I know she has a solid spiritual back- ground and a large supportive family too. She has a phenomenal fan base besides. Stay strong lovely girl. Finally, God walks there beside you every step of the way; through the storm and through the calm. Have no fear my Lass brilliant sunlight, joy and laughter a million miles wide await you just up ahead. A superfan, Harry
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By: Whateva on 8/29/2007 8:03AM
I cannot believe that BV is getting it's information from the National Enquirer! What ever happened to reporters checking their facts? If this is a true story then mY prayers go out to her and her family, and if this is not true then I'll say this: KARMA IS A BITCH!!
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By: YOMUTHAZ AHATUH on 8/29/2007 8:46AM
WHEN THE WHITE MEDIA DO STORIES FROM THE TABLOIDS YOU DONT GOT NUTHIN TO SAY RIGHT? WHEN BV DOES IT YOU BITCHES COME OUT THE WOODWORK RIGHT? GIMME A BREAK. TONI BRAXTON HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SCANDALOUS HO. THATS WHY HER CAREER IS OVER!
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By: patricia dykes (real name) on 8/29/2007 8:51AM
both sides of this story a presented. i dont understand what whateva means by karma is a bitch. what does does karma have to do with anything when it comes to presenting a story about someone having breast cancer and having them refute it? some of the people who post comments on these blogs are insane.
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By: CC- Homewood PA on 8/29/2007 10:34AM
Toni, even though you are going through changes u are blessed and special. Hold on too ur faith. Everything is going to go ur way and u will be victorious.
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By: marty on 8/29/2007 7:08PM
what do #10 has to do with these comments?DUH!!
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