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Zoneboy · 02-11-2014, 08:40 PM

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NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw has announced that he is battling cancer.

The veteran journalist, who has been with NBC News since 1966, was diagnosed in August with multiple myeloma.

“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,” he said in a statement. “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.”

Brokaw has continued to work throughout his treatment, making appearances on programs like “Nightly News with Brian Williams” and contributing to NBC News’ Winter Olympics coverage. He also guest starred on the finale of Amazon Studios’ political comedy, “Alpha House.”

NBC News did not respond to requests for comment.

Janice · 02-12-2014, 12:47 AM

That's a tough cancer to beat. My prayers are with him. He was always one of my favorite journalists.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-12-2014, 10:26 AM

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Tom Brokaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Former news anchor joined joined NBC as reporter in 1966
Author: By Alan Duke CNN
Posted: Feb 11, 2014 6:06 PM CST Updated: Feb 11, 2014 9:40 PM CST

(CNN) - Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw is being treated for cancer, but doctors are very encouraged by the progress he is making, NBC said Tuesday.
Brokaw, 74, was "diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting blood cells in the bone marrow, in August at the Mayo Clinic," the network said. "His doctors are optimistic about the outcome of the treatment he is receiving, and Brokaw said he remains 'the luckiest guy I know,'" it said.

Brokaw sat in the anchor chair of the "NBC Nightly News" from 1982 until he stepped aside in 2004 to serve as a special correspondent for the network. He joined NBC as a reporter in 1966. "Throughout the treatment, Brokaw has continued to work on NBC News projects, including a two-hour documentary on the assassination of JFK, appearances on 'TODAY,' 'Nightly News with Brian Williams,' 'Meet the Press' and MSNBC," the announcement said. "He is also contributing to NBC Sports coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi."

The NBC release included a personal quote from Brokaw. "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," he said. "I remain the luckiest guy I know." Brokaw said in a 2012 interview with CNN that the death of ABC news anchor Peter Jennings from lung cancer in 2005 "really affirmed my decision" to retire. "The line that you don't know anybody near death who says 'Gee, I wish I had spent more time at the office,'" he said. "That's kind of how I felt. I wanted to be free to do things that I care about, and not worry about whether or not it was a rating period or I have to rush back to the studio to be on air."

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Penny Lane · 02-12-2014, 10:28 AM

Gee, that's too bad. Hope he recovers!

80sTrivia · 02-15-2014, 07:21 AM

Wishing Tom all the best. He was always my favorite nightly news anchor...

02-11-2014, 08:40 PM	#1
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02-12-2014, 10:26 AM	#3
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Tom Brokaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis link Tom Brokaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Former news anchor joined joined NBC as reporter in 1966 Author: By Alan Duke CNN Posted: Feb 11, 2014 6:06 PM CST Updated: Feb 11, 2014 9:40 PM CST (CNN) - Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw is being treated for cancer, but doctors are very encouraged by the progress he is making, NBC said Tuesday. Brokaw, 74, was "diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting blood cells in the bone marrow, in August at the Mayo Clinic," the network said. "His doctors are optimistic about the outcome of the treatment he is receiving, and Brokaw said he remains 'the luckiest guy I know,'" it said. Brokaw sat in the anchor chair of the "NBC Nightly News" from 1982 until he stepped aside in 2004 to serve as a special correspondent for the network. He joined NBC as a reporter in 1966. "Throughout the treatment, Brokaw has continued to work on NBC News projects, including a two-hour documentary on the assassination of JFK, appearances on 'TODAY,' 'Nightly News with Brian Williams,' 'Meet the Press' and MSNBC," the announcement said. "He is also contributing to NBC Sports coverage of the Winter Olympics in Sochi." The NBC release included a personal quote from Brokaw. "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," he said. "I remain the luckiest guy I know." Brokaw said in a 2012 interview with CNN that the death of ABC news anchor Peter Jennings from lung cancer in 2005 "really affirmed my decision" to retire. "The line that you don't know anybody near death who says 'Gee, I wish I had spent more time at the office,'" he said. "That's kind of how I felt. I wanted to be free to do things that I care about, and not worry about whether or not it was a rating period or I have to rush back to the studio to be on air." Copyright 2014 by CNN NewSource. All rights reserved.
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02-12-2014, 10:28 AM	#4
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,057	Gee, that's too bad. Hope he recovers!
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02-15-2014, 07:21 AM	#5
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Wishing Tom all the best. He was always my favorite nightly news anchor...
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02-12-2014, 12:47 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's a tough cancer to beat. My prayers are with him. He was always one of my favorite journalists.