For the second time in six months, Jerry Remy will be treated for a relapse of lung cancer, the popular Boston Red Sox television analyst announced Monday on his personal Twitter account.
BOSTON — For the second time in six months, Jerry Remy will be treated for a relapse of lung cancer, the popular Boston Red Sox television analyst announced Monday on his personal Twitter account.
Remy will begin treatment in two weeks.
I have been diagnosed with cancer again. Treatment starts in 2 weeks. Still strong. Please see your doctor
— Jerry Remy (RemDawg) (@Jerry_Remy) June 12,2017
Remy, 64, was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2008. He suffered a relapse in 2013 and again this year before spring training. He was treated in time to begin his 30th season in the broadcast booth on Opening Day.
A longtime smoker, Remy spoke passionately in February about the need for people to get regular medical checkups.
«I could have kept this under wraps, but I just felt this message would hopefully get people’s attention, and they’ll get to their doctor, » Remy said in spring training. «I can tell you, it saves lives. There’s no point in waiting.»
At that time, Remy said his cancer was «under control.»
