Eric Braeden Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Eric Braeden has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing immunotherapy to treat high-grade cancer cells near his bladder.

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Braeden said he had a second session last week. He said some of the side effects are flu-like symptoms. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner