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ajaxxx
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 Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:32 pm Post subject: Ernie Johson has cancer. |
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On a serious note I just heard the terrible news Ernie Johson has cancer.
My prayers go out to Ernie and his family.
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wolfpaclaker
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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The TNT guy?
What's wrong with him exactly?
They will be serious tomorrow for a change, I guess. |
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Snipes
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Yeah thats real sad....Prayers go out to him and his family from me as well....best of luck to him  |
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goldenarmor
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I think you should note that it is not a death sentence.
| Quote: | Turner Sports Studio Host Ernie Johnson has revealed that he is dealing with cancer.
Many NBA viewers who saw All-Star weekend noticed that Johnson had an issue of some kind with his face, prompting lots of discussion about his health.
Today, Ernie Johnson explained his situation in a statement:
“Two and a half years ago, in August of 2003, I was diagnosed with "follicular" Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This is a low-grade and treatable cancer--not as aggressive as some other forms. The approach that my oncologist recommended was what is called "watchful waiting"--that is, monitoring my condition with checkups every 4 months with the option to begin treatment if and when I began showing symptoms of illness. Through all this time I have had no symptoms...have felt great... and still do to this day.
The only reason I'm bringing my condition to your attention now is because the swelling of a lymph node near my left ear has become noticeable to viewers of TNT and there have been questions asked. My plan is to work the rest of the NBA season and playoffs, go to the beach with my wife, Cheryl, and our 4 kids, and start a treatment regimen in late June, which will likely include chemotherapy. And then I'll go back to work.
I draw much inspiration for what lies ahead from within my own family. My mother, Lois, and my sister, Dawn are both cancer survivors. |
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gng930
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Any idea cancer of what? |
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ducasse
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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| gng930 wrote: | | Any idea cancer of what? |
"“Two and a half years ago, in August of 2003, I was diagnosed with "follicular" Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma." |
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ajaxxx
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | The TNT guy?
What's wrong with him exactly?
They will be serious tomorrow for a change, I guess. |
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wolfpaclaker
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Great to see that it's treatable.
I like Ernie a lot. He is the only sane one on that TNT cast of idiots. |
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THE GOODS
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| just a couple days ago i saw a thread on another forum baggin on ernie johnson's face...i knew he had some kind of health issue..my prayers will go out to him and his families.. |
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lakeshow03
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Snipes wrote: | | Yeah thats real sad....Prayers go out to him and his family from me as well....best of luck to him |
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Texas_Pete
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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| THE GOODS wrote: | | just a couple days ago i saw a thread on another forum baggin on ernie johnson's face...i knew he had some kind of health issue..my prayers will go out to him and his families.. |
Co-sign. Ernie is one of the better NBA Broadcasters. |
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i like ernie a lot. hope he'll be alright.
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| goldenarmor wrote: | I think you should note that it is not a death sentence.
| Quote: | Turner Sports Studio Host Ernie Johnson has revealed that he is dealing with cancer.
Many NBA viewers who saw All-Star weekend noticed that Johnson had an issue of some kind with his face, prompting lots of discussion about his health.
Today, Ernie Johnson explained his situation in a statement:
“Two and a half years ago, in August of 2003, I was diagnosed with "follicular" Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This is a low-grade and treatable cancer--not as aggressive as some other forms. The approach that my oncologist recommended was what is called "watchful waiting"--that is, monitoring my condition with checkups every 4 months with the option to begin treatment if and when I began showing symptoms of illness. Through all this time I have had no symptoms...have felt great... and still do to this day.
The only reason I'm bringing my condition to your attention now is because the swelling of a lymph node near my left ear has become noticeable to viewers of TNT and there have been questions asked. My plan is to work the rest of the NBA season and playoffs, go to the beach with my wife, Cheryl, and our 4 kids, and start a treatment regimen in late June, which will likely include chemotherapy. And then I'll go back to work.
I draw much inspiration for what lies ahead from within my own family. My mother, Lois, and my sister, Dawn are both cancer survivors. |
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vvbandit
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| wolfpaclaker wrote: | Great to see that it's treatable.
I like Ernie a lot. He is the only sane one on that TNT cast of idiots. |
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bambam
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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thats crazy... i was sitting w/ some family members that dont watch games that often...we were watching the allstar game and they asked me if i knew if he had cancer or not...
best of luck to him. |
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eureca
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| Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I wish him the best. He fits well with Kenny and Charles on TNT. Seems like a good guy not that I know him or anything thing. |
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BossHossX
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:14 am Post subject: |
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| Ernie is the small thread of sanity on that show. |
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Colby Briant
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:52 am Post subject: |
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| this is sad news to hear. seems like a good guy. wish him all the best. hope he'll get through everything ok. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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If I'm not mistaken, Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins was also diagnosed with, treated for and recovered from this same cancer.
Best wishes to you, Ernie! |
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AirKobe8
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| Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Get well : 
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fansincemagic
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I pray and believe God will bless him and his family. He is a professional guy, and I enjoy listening to him. |
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twoface723
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: |
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| AirKobe8 wrote: | | Get well : |
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