(FROM CBS) - Former American Idol contestant Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a rep for the singer's a capella group Chapter 6. News of the 29-year-old's illness was first reported by VoteForTheWorst.com. The Leukemia & Lymphona Society website says that Hodgkin Lymphoma may be treated with radiation therapy or a combination of drugs and describes it as having ''a high cure rate.'' Menard made it to the Top 16 on this season of Idol before being voted off in March.
Posted May 20, 2008
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