Tom Brokaw cancer remission was considered by the veteran NBC newsman "very encouraging news" after he revealed on Sunday that he will be only taking maintenance drugs following his chemotherapy sessions.
Tom Brokaw cancer remission was discovered in September, seven months after he admitted that he has myeloma, a cancer that attacks blood cells in the bone marrow.
"A year ago my future was more uncertain than I cared to acknowledge but now I face the New Year with very encouraging news. The cancer is in remission and I will shortly go on a drug maintenance regimen to keep it there," reads Tom Brokaw's statement to NBC News Staff.
Before Tom Brokaw cancer remission statement ended, he wrote, last year was the most challenging year for him when he found out that he has cancer. But he feels lucky today that with world class hospitals and brilliant physicians, he was able to go back to his health.
Tom Brokaw cancer remission was the most valuable news for the veteran NBC newsman before Christmas.
Tom Brokaw who has a net worth of $70 million is an Emmy-winning broadcaster, who has worked with NBC News for a period of 20 years. He is now a special correspondent for NBC News since he started working while he was on treatment. He was involved in the election night coverage last month.
Last month, two months after Tom Brokaw cancer remission news was revealed, he was awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom next to other special honorees including Meryl Streep and Stevie Wonder.
Tom Brokaw is the popular lead anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightky News from 1982 to 2004. He is also a talented author. He has written books such as "The Greatest Generation Speaks," "The Time Of Our Lives," "Boom!" and more.
Multiple Myeloma is the cancer that spreads out in plasma cells. Plasma cells are the one held responsible for fighting infections and diseases. When it accumulates in the bone marrow, it attacks the healthy blood cells and produces abnormal proteins that attack the kidney according to Mayo Clinic.
Tom Brokaw cancer remission was also rejoiced by the whole NBC News staff and all those who believe on the veteran NBC News anchor.
