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http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/05/j...ncer/index.html NEW YORK (CNN) -- Longtime ABC anchor Peter Jennings has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the broadcaster announced on his evening newscast Tuesday. "Yes, I was a smoker until about 20 years ago, and I was weak and I smoked over 9/11," the 66-year-old anchor told viewers at the close of Tuesday's "World News Tonight," his usually mellifluous voice hoarse. He lauded his colleagues, to whom he had divulged his diagnosis earlier in the day in an e-mail, as "incredibly supportive." Nearly 10 million Americans "are living with cancer," he said, citing National Cancer Institute statistics. "I have a lot to learn from them, and 'living' is the key word." Jennings, a native Canadian who became a U.S. citizen in 2003, said he would continue to anchor the program. "On good days, my voice will not always be like this," he said with a chuckle. Jennings, known for always being immaculately dressed and coiffed, is to begin chemotherapy Monday. "I wonder if other men and women ask their doctors right away, 'OK, doc, when does the hair go?'" he said. Hair loss is a common side effect of some forms of chemotherapy. In his e-mail to ABC News staff, Jennings said the diagnosis "was quite a surprise." "There will be good days and bad, which means that some days I may be cranky and some days really cranky!" "Hundreds of you have been like family. It feels good to have such a family right now." An ABC spokesman said Jennings received the diagnosis Monday night. The spokesman said Jennings had been feeling ill for the past couple of months and underwent a number of tests before the diagnosis was made. He did not travel to cover the tsunami in South Asia or the death of Pope John Paul II. In a companion e-mail, ABC News President David Westin said, "I know that all of us will give him every bit of support that he needs and asks for. Peter will once again lead the way, but we will stand with him at every turn." Westin said when Jennings does not feel well enough to anchor, "Charlie Gibson, Elizabeth Vargas and others will be substituting for Peter as necessary and when their other responsibilities permit." Vargas anchored Tuesday night's program. The news sent ripples through the broadcast journalism world, which has been shaken up in recent months, with CBS's Dan Rather and NBC's Tom Brokaw leaving their anchor posts. Last week, Ted Koppel announced he would soon be leaving the job as anchor of ABC's "Nightline." In addition, former ABC "20/20" anchor Barbara Walters also recently stepped down. "Peter is an old friend," Brokaw said in a press release. "I'm heartbroken, but he's also a tough guy. I'm counting on him getting through this very difficult passage." Jennings has been the sole anchor of "World News Tonight" since 1983. He was part of a group of anchors, with Frank Reynolds and Max Robinson, for several years before that. He has won numerous awards, among them a National Headliner Award and the George Foster Peabody award. Before taking the anchor chair at "World News Tonight," Jennings was an ABC correspondent. Among the stories he covered were the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, in 1972, when members of the Arab terrorist group Black September seized the Israeli compound and took athletes hostage. In 1965, when he was 26, Jennings was chosen to anchor "The ABC Evening News." Two years later, he told his bosses he needed more seasoning and returned to field reporting, said CNN correspondent Jeff Greenfield, a former ABC News employee. Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of men and women in the world. It is difficult to detect early and difficult to treat. The average patient is diagnosed at age 70. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with the disease is 14 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. This year, there will be 172,570 new cases of lung cancer in the United States: 93,010 among men and 79,560 among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Oncologists say the stage of Jennings' cancer, which ABC did not divulge, is critical to his prognosis. Cancer stages range from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most advanced, indicating the disease has spread. Typically, patients with Stage 1 lung cancer, the most curable form, are initially treated with surgery, said Dr. Jimmy Wang, an oncologist at Georgetown University in Washington, who has not reviewed Jennings' case. The fact that Jennings is starting his treatment with chemotherapy "is actually a little bit worrisome," Wang said. Asked whether that suggests Jennings' cancer is advanced, Wang said, "That would suggest that, yes." ----- Too bad, I'm not a big news guy, but I like Peter Jennings

the first 6 would have to be total squashes so as he's not worn out for the last two matches

I think David's going to end up killing that poor hooker, accidental or not

Dwight > Michael Dwight's got all the best parts. Funny episode, I hope this one sticks around a little while.

I dunno about Shane, but his partner could be dead, and I get the idea Ronnie may be a casualty in this whole thing.

I wasn't really rooting for Kevin, but I enjoyed what he did while he was doing it.

Tonight looks like the first real action show of the season, can't wait till 10pm.

Benoit hit the headbut I believe, Hassan didn't get the ringbell in the position like he was supposed to

It's such an easy film to get wrapped up in that I really stopped noticing that it was in black and white

Seriously though, I was shocked he only took 6 minutes to tell us all how great he was. I thought he'd need another 5-10

I'm tired of Edge, if he hadn't cut the exact same promo every week for 3 months I could maybe enjoy him a little more. I'm completly tired of him right now

Edge, Christian, Rhyno, Venis Canadian Thug Life 2.0 (I know Rhyno isn't a Canuck, but he was part of the original stable. Edge and Venis don't have to get along to work together)

AJ vs Benoit could be a nice hard hitting match, they can both work their asses off and AJ could change pace with a few highspots. Sabin vs Jericho, I just think these two would mesh well. I'd be all for Petey vs Rey as well...but it'd have to be the Rey we saw at Mania, not the Smackdown Rey going through the motions. Michael Shane and Paul London have already had matches in ROH...but they've been very good and I'd like to see more of them.

So, I know this is good for a year and all, but if they wait any longer than a couple of months everyone will have forgotten about it. So when should he get the title shot? My idea, was really for Christian to win the match. Then for Batista to have a bloody war with HHH and win. Then Christian immediatly runs out for his match and wins. With help from HHH, Flair, Tomko, Edge, and anyone else he needs. Then Batista gets the title back next month after going on a killing spree on the Raw locker room. Which Edge could still do after the Backlash match with HHH.

I could see him taking the IC title off of Shelton soon, but I just don't see him as a champion. Unless he gets a lot better real quick.

Trish doesn't get booed at all coming out. I think the fans want to like her, but then remember she's a heel. Her entrences have been dead quiet lately.

And daaaaamn, as bad as Koscheck's face looked right after the fight with Diego, it looked twice as bad after he got cleaned up and the bruises settled in. If Bonnar wasn't so damn big Swick would have had him choked out early.

Hoger didn't even seem to care that he got beaten. And I think he contriubted way too much to his "master plan" to why he got to the finals. I didn't expect Bonnar to submit Swick, let alone that quickly

1. Mikey Whipwreck winning the world title. 2. Cactus picks Mikey as his tag team partner against the Public Enemy, and they win the tag titles. 3. The Dudley Boys last night in ECW, along with Raven and Dreamer winnin the tag titles. 4. "We're takin' over!" 5. The Dudley Boys start randomly taking out workers backstage at Hardcore Heaven 99. D-Von: "Buh Buh, this says we're supposed to take out Jack Victory." Buh Buh: "Jack Visctory's our boy, he was with us when he broke Beullah's neck...just out of curiousity, how much did brother Gertner put in that envelope." D-Von: "Buh Buh, there's five grand in here." Buh Buh: "Oh...my...God...Jack Victory's a dead man." ------------- I'm sure if I thought about it long enough I could keep changing 3-5 all day long.

WHOO HOO!!! They canceled tomorrow morning's truck at work, so this is the first ep I can actually stay up for and not have to tape.

The best DVD purchase you will ever make. I just ordered 9 ROH shows.

I just don't think Jimmy Fallon's good enough to carry a movie. Makes sense to have Drew in the movie for that reason, but I don't think I could take a movie with that much Fallon

I meant to go see Constantine, but in its third week my theater dropped it

There are still more Sin City stories to tell. I was hoping for a better opening, maybe seeing Sin City the night the Pope died was just a bad omen for people

1 Sin City $28,122,000/$28,122,000 2 Beauty Shop $13,500,000/$17,346,000 3 Guess Who $13,000,000/$41,324,000 4 Robots $10,000,000/$104,596,000 5 Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous $8,390,000/$31,383,000 6 The Pacifier $6,061,000/$96,378,000 7 The Ring Two $5,800,000/$68,157,000 8 The Upside of Anger $4,125,000/$8,704,000 9 Hitch $3,000,000/$171,360,000 10 Ice Princess $2,550,000/$18,554,000 11 Hostage $2,194,000/$30,147,000 12 Million Dollar Baby $1,553,000/$96,748,000 ---------- Out of the top 12 -Constantine -Be Cool Opening April 8th -Fever Pitch -Sahara -Kung Fu Hustle (LIMITED)