Rush Limbaugh says he has 'advanced lung cancer'. Published Mon, Feb 3 20203:13 PM EST Updated Tue, Feb 4 20207:50 AM EST. Kevin Breuninger@.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.Addressing listeners on his program Monday, Limbaugh said he will take some days off for further medical tests and to determine treatment.“I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn’t have to tell you,” announced Limbaugh, 69. The cancer diagnosis was confirmed by two medical institutions in late January after he experienced his only symptom so far, shortness of breath, on his Jan. 12 birthday weekend, he said.He was reluctant to discuss personal matters and distract from his work, he said, and wasn’t seeking to cover up his illness. He realized it was better to be honest and avoid the speculation that would follow when he has to miss being on air for treatment or as the result of treatment, Limbaugh added.“But it is what it is. And you know me, I’m the mayor of Realville,” he said. “My intention is to come here every day I can.
Wildlife park 2 farm world. And to do this program as normally” and competently as usual.He said he considers his listeners to be to be part of a “family type relationship” with him, adding that his job has given him the “greatest satisfaction and happiness” he’s experienced.Limbaugh’s announcement comes at a tumultuous political time, as the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial nears. Trump paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Many people do not know what a great guy & fantastic political talent the great Rush Limbaugh is.
There is nobody like him.
Radio host told fans Monday that his recent absence from the show was due to complications from chemotherapy for his battle with lung cancer.The man behind “the golden microphone” said he’s feeling well after a “hideous” few days in which various parts of his body revolted to a specific form of cancer treatment.“You might notice my voice is a little strange,” he listeners. It’s just from lack of use. I’m actually feeling better than I have in about a month. I’m actually feeling what I would call normal prior to the cancer diagnosis happening. And I’m in a temporary hold right now.
I had a dire, dire, dire reaction, side effect reaction to the type of chemo I was on. The bottom line is I couldn’t walk for three days. My leg muscles had swollen, it was hideous. It was hideous. Blood clot in the left calf.
Even had some eye damage in my right eye.”. TOP STORIESThe radio host said he was back in the studio, where he “should be,” thanks to a steroid treatment.“Steroids have been administered to undo the damage, and they’re working like a champ,” Mr. “Regardless of how my voice sounds, be confident here that I’m feeling better than I have in a long, long time and I’m looking forward to chatting with you all on the phones.”The conservative icon, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump after the diagnosis was made public, recently said that he believes millions of prayers are giving him strength.“I really, I really believe I’m running a risk saying this, but I really, really believe all of your prayers are having an impact,” he Feb. “I cannot tell you how good I feel.
The other side of this is that other people think that it could be inspirational for those also suffering from the diagnosis or from cancer in their own ways, and that’s true too.”Mr. Added that he would try and strike a balance between giving supporters updates on his condition and not letting the disease become an “all-consuming” focus of the show.