Dexter Star Michael C. Hall Reveals Cancer Treatment

By Celebrity Health & Fitness - Michael C. Hall, the star of Showtime’s blood-curdling series “Dexter,” revealed some real life drama of his own; the star says he’s undergoing treatment for cancer.

The good news is the disease is in remission, the 38-year-old actor said.

“I feel fortunate to have been diagnosed with an imminently treatable and curable condition, and I thank my doctors and nurses for their expertise and care,” the actor said in a statement.

Hall is scheduled to attend Sunday’s Golden Globe and  Screen Actors Guild awards ceremonies. Hall is a nominee at both. His wife, actress Jennifer Carpenter, who plays his sister on “Dexter,” will also attend.

The actor was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which attacks the lymphatic system and can affect the body’s immune system.

The most common signs of both Hodgkin’s disease (HD) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a painless swelling in one or more of the lymph nodes of the neck, collarbone region, armpits, or groin, according to medical references.

Fortunately the disease responds well to treatment.

The survival rate is generally 90 percent or higher when the disease is detected during early stages. Even in its later stages, it also has a very high cure rate in the 90 percent range.