I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks, of sub-truths.
Very harmful stories that are threatening the health of so many others.
They couldnt be farther from the truth.
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The diagnosis arrived four years ago, Sheen revealed.
It started with what I thought was a series of cluster headaches.
I thought I had a brain tumor.
I thought it was over … Its a hard three letters to absorb.
Its a turning point in ones life.
He claims he doesnt know how he contracted the virus.
He hoped Tuesdays revelation would put an end to the extortion.
My trust turned to their treason … were talking about shakedowns.
Thats money for my children.
I have five kids and a granddaughter.
Lauer also pressed Sheen on whether he ever infected somebody else.
I was drinking way too much, I was making bad decisions.
This was on the heels of that.
Thats not my only goal, but I think I released myself from this prison today.
On his future career prospects: Im a survivor.
Ive been up and down, Ive been rich, Ive been poor.
Its another chapter in my life …
If there was one guy who was going to contract this who would deliver a cure, its me.
Sheen was joined by his physician in the second segment, who shot down rumors that Sheen has AIDS.
Charlie does not have AIDS, said Dr. Robert Huizenga, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at UCLA.
We cant say its zero, but its an incredibly low number.
Huizenga added his biggest concern wasnt Sheen carrying HIV but his depression and substance abuse.
Were petrified about Charlie.
If he was overly depressed, if he was abusing substance he would forget to take these pills.
The reports also claimed the actor put female sexual partners unknowingly at risk.
Hes not necessarily comfortable talking about it.
