Tom Brokaw Publicly Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Longtime NBC newsman Tom Brokaw has been diagnosed with cancer. NBC News broke the story earlier tonight, saying that Brokaw revealed the diagnosis in a personal note.

Brokaw was struck with multiple myeloma, and was diagnosed after a visit to the Mayo Clinic last year. So far, the prognosis has been encouraging and Brokaw calls himself “the luckiest guy I know.”

You can read Brokaw’s statement below:

“With the exceptional support of my family, medical team and friends, I am very optimistic about the future and look forward to continuing my life, my work and adventures still to come.”

“I remain the luckiest guy I know.”

“I am very grateful for the interest in my condition but I also hope everyone understands I wish to keep this a private matter.”

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