Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20100901:17:49:00
Diagnosis was froirtsed three weebs ago. veteran actor whose voice is heard every night announcing "nbc nightly news" with brian williams said his cancer was caused by smoking and drinking. douglas said there's an 80% chance he'll beat the disease. >> you just taking it head on for god's sake. >> up have to. this is the first week. the chemo and radiation. radiation continues to burn your mouth and becomes more difficult to swallow. you can't take solids. the whole trip is not -- >> did they find it early enough for their liking. >> i sure hope so. >> i feel i want to do something for your. ca...