rajncajn Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) http://deadspin.com/espns-chris-mortensen-diagnosed-with-throat-cancer-1753241382 “More than a week ago, I was diagnosed with a Stage IV throat cancer,” Mortensen said in a statement Friday. “My focus shifted significantly to gathering information about the specifics of this cancer. The initial diagnosis was confirmed Friday and there is another test remaining that will determine the best possible treatment plan that will commence in the very immediate future. “Consequently, with the support and encouragement from ESPN president John Skipper and many others at ESPN, I am temporarily stepping away from my normal NFL coverage duties to better engage this opportunity to fight the good fight that is projected to affect almost 1.7 million Americans with new cases in 2016. “I have many inspirational examples of men, women and children who have faced this very fight. We all know somebody, right? I also have the love and prayers of my wife Micki, my family, my friends, colleagues and, most of all, my faith that serve as sources of tremendous strength. I have a peace about this and look forward to the battle.” Cancer has been a real smoochieing son-of-a-bitch recently. Edited January 15, 2016 by rajncajn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Good luck Mort, don't let the big C win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 http://deadspin.com/espns-chris-mortensen-diagnosed-with-throat-cancer-1753241382 Cancer has been a real smoochieing son-of-a-bitch recently. I hear ya on that.... wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Best wishes to Mort, always came across as a decent guy who loved the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Best wishes to Mort for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I hate cancer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hezagenius Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (the really bad word) cancer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Cancer has been a real smoochieing son-of-a-bitch recently. No doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Best out to Chris. Cancer's a sumbitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyrott Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Get well Mort. Cancer sucks (got both my mom and dad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehawks Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Get well Mort. Cancer sucks (got both my mom and dad). Super sorry to hear that rileyrott. My heart goes out to you. One of my best friends was diagnosed with colon cancer nearly 6 months ago, but through perseverance, a good attitude, great doctors, surgery, and chemo (of course), he was declared cancer free three weeks ago. Hoping it stays away as he's only 42 years old. As for Mort, keep up the good fight bro and kick its azz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Didn't Mort have a health issue a few years ago? He's doing it the right way. The big C needs all of your attention. I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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