Posted on 01/17/2016 6:35:02 AM PST by Loud Mime
ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen will be off the air as he begins treatments for throat cancer. "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." Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 after a career at several newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he was an investigative reporter and covered the Braves and Falcons and the NFL. He won the George Polk Award for reporting in 1987. "Our thoughts are with Chris and his family as he faces this challenge," Skipper said. "He is an extremely respected colleague, who has the complete support of his entire ESPN family. We wish him strength and hope in the battle ahead and look forward to his return whenever he chooses."
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What is with all this throat cancer? Used to see this with smokers usually.
Alcohol and carbonated beverages tend to strip the mucus lining from the throat and the papilloma virus has access to the underlying tissues.
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Don’t bother ever posting a comment to me again. Disgusting is the strongest word FR will allow me to reply with. You own it.
Well Mortenson lied about T Brady during deflategate, so I am not a fan of his.
But this is more serious than football, I hope he is able to recover from this cancer and return to work.
Prayers for Chris.
Prayers for Chris and all cancer patients.
Second!
It’s sort of like a sewer tap is opened at FR during political seasons! ... Lets us know ‘the left fears us, yes they do.
Prayers for Chris,who seems to be a nice guy.I’m not an Arizona fan,but I really admire Larry Fitzgerald as a player and a human being.
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Picture I did of Chris for our Annual back in '68
wow. Prayers for him.
Get well, Chris.
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Where is he being treated. If not at M.D. Anderson or Sloan Kettering, he needs to go to one of those for a second opinion. They are the best.
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