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: detra hames on 9/05/2007 5:37PM
i think that we all should do her a favor and not constantly remind her of the cicumstances through media coverage. give her that respect if not for her but do it for her family gosh!! people the woman has a life (her on world) outside her fans and none of us our God so just pray for her and move on thank u.
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By: stephen on 9/03/2007 12:19AM
First off, Toni Braxton is one of the finest femal R&b artist of all times. She displays a certain class, sexiness, and elegance about her, the most ordinary women in the streets lack. But if this report is true, I am sure with GOD by her side, she will conquer this setback. I have been a fan of hers since her debut album. She had a previous health scare, but she made a come back, and she will do the same this time around...
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By: AKSANA on 9/06/2007 10:46AM
OK HERES MY PROBLEM WITH THIS....TONI DOES NOT HAVE BREAST CANCER...AT ALL THE STORY IS FALSE...NOW BREAST CANCER IS VERY SERIOUS BUT IN THIS CASE SHE DOES NOT HAVE IT....THATS NOT A PERSONAL THOUGHT ITS THE TRUTH.... ITS A RUMOR SOMETHING FOR THE MEDIA TO RUN WITH ...WHEN I CONFIRMED THE STORY LAST NIGHT SHE LAUGHED AND SAID ITS SAD THAT A WAY TO SELL PAPERS THEY RAN THE STORY....SO PEOPLE SHE DOES NOT HAVE BREAST CANCER
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By: girlcandy247 on 9/06/2007 6:46PM
Toni originates from a religious background. Being brought up in such a way I am convinced that she is aware that the Lord will not give you more than you can bear. Stay strong sis. Prayerfully, yours
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By: Robert Watts on 10/13/2007 9:15AM
we offer the only breast cancer awareness bracelet that acknowledges prayer as a possible aid to a cure.
http://www.imprintitems.com/awarenessitems/breastcancer
click on pink bracelet / wrist band photo
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