Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
Summary
Singer Carly Simon revealed she has Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer on her face. She is undergoing treatment for her Parkinson's symptoms and will release a new album in August.Key Facts
- Carly Simon, age 83, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after tests at the Mayo Clinic.
- She had joint replacement surgeries due to arthritis before her Parkinson's diagnosis.
- Parkinson's causes problems with movement, including tremors, stiffness, and balance issues.
- About 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson's, and 10 million worldwide.
- There is no cure, but medications and therapies can help people manage symptoms.
- Simon also had basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer, removed from her face through surgery.
- Her new album, "Comes in Waves," will be released on August 14 and is her first since 2008.
- Simon said making music helped her cope with the effects of her illness.
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