His Musical Identity
- See actor Michael C. Hall’s real-life edgier side in haunting videos singing with his band Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum.
- The Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, 49, says that his health battle may have influenced this new path with his band: “There’s really no reason to waste time doing things you don’t want to do.”
- Hall worked with David Bowie before he passed, starring in his musical Lazarus Off-Broadway, which was one of the late legend’s last artistic projects.
View this post on InstagramRead MoreRelated: ‘Dexter’ Is Returning With Lymphoma Survivor Michael C. Hall at The Helm; Hall is Thriving & Fans Are ThrilledThe band teased us with an EP in 2020, with Ketamine as their first single released in late 2019, but it looks like the boys luckily had some time in their schedule over this past year (thanks to the other C-word presumably) to finally crank out their first full album. The arty alt-rockers have been putting out some really cool, psychedelic music videos and just released their third single off the album — a dreamy, yet haunting synth track — called Armageddon Suite. Check out the video below!
A New Lease On Life
The Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, 49, had privately battled cancer, diagnosed while filming season four of the first go-around of Dexter, which lasted 9 seasons from 2006-2013, and fans were ecstatic to learn of the show’s recent revival news, 10 episodes slated to begin launching on Showtime in the fall. Since the culmination of the original series 10 years ago, the New Yorker shifted gears and incorporated more of his music passion into his career.
Earlier this month, Hall confirmed to Paste magazine that his cancer battle may have inadvertently led him down this new path. “Certainly since going through thatthe diagnosis, the treatmentit's a confirmation that there's really no reason to waste time doing things you don't want to do,” he shared. “So there's definitely not really a direct line, but I think maybe the dots do connect from having that experience to the experience of being in a band with these guys.” Hall was fortunate enough to work with David Bowie before he passed on the 2015 Off-Broadway musical Lazarus, written by Ziggy Stardust himself (the late legend’s alter ego). The way Hall embodied Bowie’s eccentric role was mesmerizing, and you can check it out here from Bowie’s YouTube channel.
Hodgkin Lymphoma: The Basics
Hodgkin Lymphoma is a blood cancer that affects the immune system. When white cells become malignant, they may become cancerous, which is what happened to Hall. In a previous interview Dr. Elise Chong, a Medical Oncologist at Penn Medicine told SurvivorNet that Hodgkin Lymphoma (the kind Hall had) is actually less common than Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Difference Between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Common treatments for lymphoma may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and CAR T-Cell therapy. Hall's chemo treatment path led to hair loss, a common side effect of chemotherapy. During his 2010 Golden Globe win, he wore a cap to cover his head, and Hall also wore a wig during season 5 of Dexter.
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Why Some With Cancer Lose Their Hair
Coping with Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy treatment for your cancer can sometimes lead to hair loss.
In a previous interview with SurvivorNet, Dr. Zachary Reese, medical oncologist at Intermountain Healthcare in the Salt Lake City area, explained that hair loss usually begins about two weeks after the first administration of chemotherapy. It often starts with the hair on top of your head, and eventually includes the eyebrows and eyelashes. Plan for hair loss to continue as long as you're getting the chemotherapy, but remember that the hair will grow back after treatment ends.
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"After you stop the chemotherapy treatments, somewhere between four and eight weeks after that last dose of chemotherapy, the hair will start to regrow," says Dr. Reese.
It's normal to feel upset about losing your hair, even when you know it will grow back once treatment stops. "We understand that it's a big deal for most patients, and there's no wrong or right way to deal with it," says Dr. Reese.
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