paco Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal New York (CNN Business)Rush Limbaugh, the conservative talk show radio host, is battling stage 4 lung cancer and said Monday he's had a setback in his prognosis. "The scans did show some progression of cancer," he told listeners of his radio show. He later added: "It's not dramatic, but it is the wrong direction." The 69-year-old was diagnosed with lung cancer in February. Limbaugh said his doctors changed his medications in "hopes of keeping additional progression at bay for as long as possible." Prior to this week's update, he said that cancer "had been reduced, and it had become manageable." "It's tough to realize that the days where I do not think I'm under a death sentence are over," Limbaugh said. "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." Limbaugh has been hosting "The Rush Limbaugh Show" in national syndication for more than 30 years. He is a Republican party icon and a close ally of President Trump's. Trump appeared on his show two weeks ago in lieu of the canceled second presidential debate. He renewed his contact with the syndication company Premiere Radio Networks in early January. Specific terms weren't released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsdarkstar Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 It's a shame the founder of the Radical Right movement is so sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dog Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said: It's a shame the founder of the Radical Right movement is so sick. Hope he asked Trump to wear a mask when he was on his show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaEagles4Life Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Karma sure is a ****. Rush Limbaugh denied smoking risks in 2015: ‘Smokers aren’t killing anybody’ "Smokers aren’t killing anybody,” the conservative host declared in an April 2015 segment of the "Rush Limbaugh Show,” then argued that tobacco users should be thanked because their purchases generate tax dollars that fund children’s health care programs. "I’m just saying there ought to be a little appreciation shown for them, instead of having them hated and reviled,” Limbaugh said. "I would like a medal for smoking cigars, is what I’m saying.” https://www.denverpost.com/2020/02/05/rush-limbaugh-denied-smoking-risks-in-2015-smokers-arent-killing-anybody/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVeagle Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I know exactly how he feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we_gotta_believe Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Cancer sucks. Don't wish it on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikas83 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, we_gotta_believe said: Cancer sucks. Don't wish it on anyone. This. Be human beings people. Best wishes for him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20dawk4life Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 F cancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiPros Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's too bad. I haven't followed this much but sounds like he has non small cell type. Now a days they try to find the mutation and give you the chemo that works best for that mutation, or bio markers they call them. He went into a trail that he had to stop, then standard treatment, and now he'll be starting another one. You also don't have to be a smoker/former smoker to catch this type of lung disease. The small cell type is mostly from heavy tobacco use. This one only has 2 stages. Limited (meaning it's only in your lung), or extensive which means it's already spread to other organs. Mr. Di had the small cell and was diagnosed in the extensive stage just a year ago. Yeah, smoking is bad and it killed him. We did not blame him though because we loved him. When he broke down to blame himself, we assured him that we were not angry with him, that he lived his life the way he wanted to. His choice, everyone takes risks, and everyone knows the risks. In the end, it's your choice and to be angry about it is a waste of time when you're going thru treatment to calm things down and bide yourself more time with your loved ones. How we were living was more important than how long we had. The only way was a day at a time. If there is a silver lining to covid it's that we were all together. That time together was and always will be special to me and our kids. F Cancer is right. Sending Rush the best, but when you get progression so soon it's not good news, and when it's goes to your brain, you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoconoDon Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shades 73 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 He was a really heavy smoker wasn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dog Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Joe Shades 73 said: He was a really heavy smoker wasn't he? Cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shades 73 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 It is hard to sympathize with someone that smoked and knew the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Omega Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, vikas83 said: This. Be human beings people. Remember where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20dawk4life Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, The_Omega said: Remember where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike030270 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, Joe Shades 73 said: It is hard to sympathize with someone that smoked and knew the consequences. I agree but still. Those were some messed up comments above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shades 73 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, The_Omega said: Remember where you are. Would it be possible for you to forget how to get here? Just now, Mike030270 said: I agree but still. Those were some messed up comments above. I agree, I never wish death on people I hate, I wish them a long miserable life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Omega Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 20dawk4life said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiPros Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Joe Shades 73 said: It is hard to sympathize with someone that smoked and knew the consequences. Yeah right. Until til you lose someone you love who smokes. You’re being small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Moss Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I don’t think the problem was that he smoked. I think the problem was that he argued that smoking had no impact on a person’s health. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dog Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Dave Moss said: I don’t think the problem was that he smoked. I think the problem was that he argued that smoking had no impact on a person’s health. Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. He complained about people who complained about the tobacco laws because he smoked. Also, president Trump gave him a medal for it in front of the Congressional body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Moss Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Green Dog said: He complained about people who complained about the tobacco laws because he smoked. Also, president Trump gave him a medal for it in front of the Congressional body. Honestly, I don’t care that he smoked. And I went to smoke-filled bars for years by choice. But he was also an apologist for tobacco companies and tried to downplay the impact of second-hand smoke. There’s lots of past footage of him talking about smoking that’s posted on the internet if people are interested in watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dog Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, Dave Moss said: Honestly, I don’t care that he smoked. And I went to smoke-filled bars for years by choice. But he was also an apologist for tobacco companies and tried to downplay the impact of second-hand smoke. There’s lots of footage of him talking about smoking on the internet if people are interested in watching it. Indeed. And lung cancer is a b**** to deal with if it gets bad. I also can't stop thinking the 2 weeks since he was in contact (I believe, if it wasn't virtual) with Trump, who almost assuredly didn't wear a mask, on his show back when he was infectious, adds another wrinkle to this. Covid on top of advanced Lung Cancer? Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Omega Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 RIP Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Philly Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 RIP Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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