American Idol finalist says she's battling thyroid cancer
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — An "American Idol" finalist from New Jersey says she's battling thyroid cancer. MyCentralJersey.com reports (http://mycj.co/2aIoTjd ) Jax was diagnosed in the spring and underwent surgery to remove the thyroid and several lymph nodes. The 20-year-old singer and songwriter from East Brunswick became chronically ill with respiratory and exhaustion issues during her journey on "American Idol." The diagnosis came a week after a sold-out show in April. She says she felt s..>> view originalObamacare Appears to Be Making People Healthier
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