Former NBC Nightly News Anchor Tom Brokaw revealed Tuesday that he has cancer. According to NBC, doctors at the Mayo Clinic diagnosed Brokaw with multiple myeloma in August. The disease affects blood cells in the bone marrow, but doctors are optimistic about the treatment he is receiving.
Brokaw released the following statement:
With the exceptional support of my family, medical team and friends, I am very optimistic about the future and look forward to continuing my life, my work and adventures still to come.
I remain the luckiest guy I know.
I am very grateful for the interest in my condition but I also hope everyone understands I wish to keep this a private matter.
[NBC News]
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