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Cancer-stricken Rush Limbaugh says he can no longer deny he's 'under a death sentence'
Fox News ^ | October 19, 2020 | Brian Flood

Posted on 10/19/2020 5:00:46 PM PDT by lowbridge

Cancer-stricken talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh provided listeners a somber update on his condition Monday after recent scans showed “some progression of cancer,” which he said is “not dramatic” but still a step in the wrong direction. 

Limbaugh announced in February that he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and had missed several shows this month to undergo treatment.  

“From the moment you get the diagnosis, there’s a part of you every day, OK, that’s it, life’s over, you just don’t know when,” Limbaugh said. “So, during the period of time after the diagnosis, you do what you can to prolong life, do what you can to prolong a happy life. You measure a happy life against whatever medication it takes.”  

Limbaugh, who recently hosted President Trump for a two-hour interview, continued the devastating update on his diagnosis.  

“It’s tough to realize that the days where I do not think I’m under a death sentence are over,” Limbaugh continued. “Now, we all are, is the point. We all know that we’re going to die at some point, but when you have a terminal disease diagnosis that has a time frame to it, then that puts a different psychological and even physical awareness to it.” 

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: limbaugh; radio; rush; rushcancer; rushlimbaugh; talkradio
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To: LibWhacker
In 2012 I ran into an old girlfriend that I went with in 1970s.
I hadn't seen her for years and we talked for a bit, she told me that in 2010 she'd been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
She wasn't doing anything for it, no medication other than Tylenol if she felt like it-sort of strange I guess but she's still going strong, still works and just turned 70.
Just can't tell what's ahead.
21 posted on 10/19/2020 5:15:00 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: willk

The five year survivability rate is in the very low single digits, and ultimately quality of life is the main goal.


22 posted on 10/19/2020 5:15:41 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan)
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To: SkyPilot

Beautifully said.


23 posted on 10/19/2020 5:16:57 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: lowbridge
It's not a sentence..It's just life.

I work sometimes in a Hosp....Death happens all the time.

Some are dignified, others are horrid.

I have had many on Vent's that it was fruitless and a horrid way to die....but family or the patient wanted that.

I do not get that...but it is what it is...And I hate that saying. : )

I love Rush...since the mid 80's..I've learned so many things from him....

But we are all going to die. I wish he could live more....but he will die.

God bless you Rush..

24 posted on 10/19/2020 5:16:59 PM PDT by Osage Orange (TRUMP!!!)
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To: ScottinVA

God heal him please.


25 posted on 10/19/2020 5:17:49 PM PDT by Guenevere (**See you at the Franklin Graham Prayer March in DC on September 26!**)
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To: contrarian
He also stated he has a personal relationship with Christ. That is the most important thing he said

Thank you! That is wonderful news. Rush will be in heaven. With his Savior.

26 posted on 10/19/2020 5:18:48 PM PDT by SkyPilot ("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
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To: markman46
I think Rush will on the air until he can’t, he does not have a defeatist attitude,

He said that he gets very, very tired now. Just speculation on my part, but I think he wants to keep going with the show at least until election day. After that, he may decide to discontinue the show to enjoy whatever time he has left as best he can. I know miracles do happen, and I hope there's one waiting out there for Rush.

27 posted on 10/19/2020 5:19:04 PM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: lowbridge

I did not get the feeling that Rush Limbaugh was speaking like it is being portrayed in this article. He made the baseball analogy that he was rounding second and had to scurry and slide back to the base but is firmly on second base. He also stated at the start of his treatment his outlook was very dim or extremely bleak but now there is a fighting chance.


28 posted on 10/19/2020 5:19:39 PM PDT by frogjerk
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To: lowbridge
Prayers for Rush.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
29 posted on 10/19/2020 5:20:18 PM PDT by Impala64ssa (Virtue signalling is no virtue)
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To: SkyPilot

Very good post......


30 posted on 10/19/2020 5:20:20 PM PDT by Osage Orange (TRUMP!!!)
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To: lowbridge

He spoke so bravely about it; with such immense courage that it was difficult for me to grasp the bad news. Amazing person and professional.


31 posted on 10/19/2020 5:21:01 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: lowbridge

Prayers up.


32 posted on 10/19/2020 5:21:01 PM PDT by Bigg Red (#Hunterdidntkillhimself)
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To: lowbridge

He has already mocked the use Fendbenzole as “dog drugs” which would give him the best chance to erradicate the cancer completely, so all I can say is best wishes to you Rush and my prayers.


33 posted on 10/19/2020 5:21:59 PM PDT by The MAGA-Deplorian (It is the Trump way! It is the only way!)
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To: lowbridge

Rush needs to just give it to Jesus.


34 posted on 10/19/2020 5:22:24 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Jesus + Something = Nothing ; Jesus + Nothing = Everything)
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To: LibWhacker
Yes! I actually think it’s a miracle he’s still here.🙏❤️ and I’m praying for more miracles. God has given this country a great gift in Rush.
35 posted on 10/19/2020 5:23:39 PM PDT by TeddyRay
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To: SkyPilot

Amen SkyPilot. You nailed it.


36 posted on 10/19/2020 5:23:56 PM PDT by Sign Man
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To: lowbridge
Worst possible news.😢
37 posted on 10/19/2020 5:24:02 PM PDT by immadashell (Save Innocent Lives - ban Gun Free Zones)
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To: LibWhacker

Does anyone have a recording of the live announcement?


38 posted on 10/19/2020 5:25:05 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom
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To: cuban leaf
Life will kill you - Warren Zevon

Enjoy every sandwich.

39 posted on 10/19/2020 5:25:51 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: lowbridge

The man has class.
The media lacks the c and the l.


40 posted on 10/19/2020 5:26:19 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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