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Grant Achatz has cancerPosted Jul 24th 2007 8:31PM by Sarah J. GimFiled under: Midwest Cities, America, Health & MedicalI don't know how I didn't catch this one yesterday.Grant Achatz, chef at Chicago's Alinea, and one of the most notable young chef talents out there, reported yesterday that he has cancer. He told NY Times Dining Editor Pete Wells that he has an advanced stage of squamous cell carcinoma in his mouth, and says the following about it via his publicist: "I wanted to personally report that I have been very recently diagnosed with an advanced stage of squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth. I have consulted several prominent physicians and will likely begin aggressive treatment within the next few weeks. I remain, and will remain, actively and optimistically engaged in operations at Alinea to the largest extent possible. Alinea will continue to perform at the level people have come to expect from us - I insist on that. I have received amazing support from friends, family, and everyone who has thus far been told of the disease, and I look forward to a full, cancer-free, recovery."Slashfood will be thinking of you as you go through treatment and are looking forward to your full recovery, Chef Achatz![via: Eater]
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