Porn Valley Dispatch: Nikki Hunter Takes On Big C

Nikki Hunter, one of the hardest-working women in show business (and similarly ranked in the Niceness category) was recently diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma.

"It is extremely disconcerting to patients and their families to wonder what they may have done differently to avoid the disease," says the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "Unfortunately, at the present time there is no known way to prevent (it)."

Hunter started suffering symptoms late last year and has begun chemotherapy. Join us after the gap for some characteristic Hunter poses and a way to show your support. - GP

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Nikki Hunter: alpha female. From left: Ana Nova, Sasha Knox, Hunter, Clara G.

Hunter is one of the taller women in the adult industry and her presence is striking. For the game face she puts on when she's on camera, let's say while competing in a "Pussy Party", offstage she is low key and not afraid to appear like she's not a porn star.

Hunter gets a leg up on Cindy Crawford.

Lately she has tried her hand at directing ("Ravenous"), and her skill behind the camera is enough to satisfy fans who might worry that her abbreviated performance schedule might leave them bereft.

According to AVN.com, plans are afoot for numerous charity efforts, including a party in March and a movie (which would be the first of its kind). In the meantime, publicist Amber Gleason will be coordinating get well wishes and gifts; you can Nikki Hunter Diagnosed with Cancer, Fundraising Efforts Underway (avn.com)
· Buy "Ravenous" (gamelink.com)

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