Comedian Tommy Chong has prostate cancer
Posted June 10, 2012 11:00 am.
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Tommy Chong, one-half of the marijuana-loving Cheech and Chong comedy duo, is battling cancer.
He says he first noticed symptoms about eight years ago while incarcerated for selling drug paraphernalia.
“My announcement is that I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, uh, about a month ago, and I’m going to start treating it with cannabis oil,” Chong si
Chong revealed his condition while talking about his support for decriminalizing marijuana use and sales.
The 74-year-old entertainer said he quit smoking marijuana about a year ago for health reasons.
Instead, he ingests the hemp oil, which he says he uses as a medicine.
