Math posted this over in world matters...I know some of you dont go over there so..I reposted...Thanks Math....Poor Steven


Rocker Steven Tyler reveals fight with Hepatitis C
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steven Tyler, lead singer of rock band Aerosmith , has battled Hepatitis C for three years and at one point underwent chemotherapy that "about killed me," he told celebrity television show Access Hollywood.

In an interview set to air Tuesday, Tyler, 58, said he remained "pretty quiet about this" after being diagnosed with the disease about three years ago when Aerosmith was on a break from touring and recording.

"I talked to my doctor ... and he said now is the time, and it's 11 months of chemotherapy. So I went on that and it about killed me," Tyler said.

He said after the treatment the disease was now "non-existent in my bloodstream."

Hepatitis C can lead to chronic liver infection and cirrhosis. About 1 percent to 5 percent of people with the disease eventually dies from long-term infection, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Aerosmith has been among rock music's most prolific bands since first breaking big in the 1970s with hit singles such as "Walk this Way" and "Sweet Emotion." They suffered a lull in the 1980s, but rebounded with 1987 album "Permanent Vacation," which included the single "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)."

Tyler also is the father of actress Liv Tyler.

Reuters/VNU

aww thats really sad

...no wonder why he was looking so pale and thin... Im glad he's doing alot better now. I think that Pam Anderson has that also, doesn't she? i thought it was from sharing a tattoo needle. There are alot of treatments out there today though, luckily.
I wish him well!

Pam A and Naomi Judd both do

glad Tyler is on the mend!! sad it broke up his marrage!!

Sorry to hear this... i knew he wasn't quite looking himself lately.

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Originally posted by Nell:
Pam A and Naomi Judd both do

glad Tyler is on the mend!! sad it broke up his marrage!!

I hate to gossip and I wont here...But that didnt break up his marriage

I am just glad he is in remission sp...Gah I heart him!!!

oh Syd... sorry... i thought i had heard on the radio he had said it strained things between them because he was miserable...

my mistake

I'm so sad to hear about this. Does anyone know what TV show this interview will air on? I wish Steven Tyler well.

prays for Steven and all who are sick.