Jerry Remy's Cancer Has Returned

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I am a bit confused.

From a link posted in this very thread in February:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2017/02/13/nesn-jerry-remy-being-treated-for-relapse-lung-cancer/1Tpet4XL0fnLgMJrMlQWhP/story.html

“I’ve been diagnosed with cancer again but it’s under control” Remy said on Twitter Monday.
I took that as the announcement that the cancer had come back. So, is this an actual new development? I did see that that tweet came from just 2-3 hours ago, so the tweet is definitely new.

Edit: As of a post in this thread in February as well, he had not quit smoking at that time, and I doubt he will at this point. As a former smoker myself, though, I refrain from judgment there. It's not easy to quit if you don't really want to. I only made it because of immediate everyday stuff like hacking all the time and not being able to sing along with my favorite tunes in the car. If you had told me I would certainly die in 10 years if I had another one it wouldn't do a thing.
 

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I guess that sometimes they think they got it all and they didn't. He doesn't have to be smoking again/still for that to have occurred. Good luck, Jerry!
 

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I am a bit confused.

From a link posted in this very thread in February:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2017/02/13/nesn-jerry-remy-being-treated-for-relapse-lung-cancer/1Tpet4XL0fnLgMJrMlQWhP/story.html



I took that as the announcement that the cancer had come back. So, is this an actual new development? I did see that that tweet came from just 2-3 hours ago, so the tweet is definitely new.
It's a new development. After the last bout and treatment he announced he was "cancer free" again. This is a new diagnosis.
 

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It's a new development. After the last bout and treatment he announced he was "cancer free" again. This is a new diagnosis.
Ok, thank you. I thought it seemed too recent to have changed.

Well, here's hoping he pulls through. My sister is going through it all now. It's a lot more real when someone close is going through it all. I can't imagine going through all that, feeling like you're all better for finally getting through it all, only to have it come back again.
 

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This isn't likely something new. The original tumor metastized. The cure rate for lung cancers is horribly low. The " got all of it " meme is wishful thinking.
 

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Read a story today about trials involving drug developed in Cuba for some lung cancer recurrences. In many cases, they have had outstanding results. CIMA-vax. Maybe he is a candidate. Best of luck to him.
 

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Man this sucks. Remy has been through so much more than most people and to keep that attitude he shows on the video above is extraordinary.

Keep fighting Jerry. And fuck cancer.
 

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I had a Drs apt today for colonoscopy prep. Have never had one done, and was JUST about to cancel the appointment, literally walking out of the office, and I saw the Remy news. I stayed for the Appointment. Actions do have influence on others. I hope he pulls through, he looks rightfully shook in that video.
 

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@soxhop411 and others, start new threads when there's new news. This has nothing to do with his contract, there's no need to bump a thread that's been dormant for 3+ months.
 

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@soxhop411 and others, start new threads when there's new news. This has nothing to do with his contract, there's no need to bump a thread that's been dormant for 3+ months.

I'm not able to start threads anymore (haven't been able to for a few months.) one of the mods disabled that feature for me.
 

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Anyone hear any specifics on Saturday? Supposedly something to honor Remy before/during the game for his contributions to the franchise, on the field and in the booth, both.
 

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Jerry Remy has had a difficult few years, with his illness and his son's behavior, and maybe the departure of Don Orsillo. Peace and strength to you, Jerry.
 

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Anyone hear any specifics on Saturday? Supposedly something to honor Remy before/during the game for his contributions to the franchise, on the field and in the booth, both.
From what little I heard about it during the broadcast last night, he'll be throwing out the first pitch and there will be a ceremony primarily honoring his 30 years in the broadcast booth. Between first the announcement that he'll not be back before the end of the season, and now this "Jerry Remy Day", it's reasonable to believe they don't think he's coming back at all.
 

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From what little I heard about it during the broadcast last night, he'll be throwing out the first pitch and there will be a ceremony primarily honoring his 30 years in the broadcast booth. Between first the announcement that he'll not be back before the end of the season, and now this "Jerry Remy Day", it's reasonable to believe they don't think he's coming back at all.
As a counterargument, They really love to celebrate
things. I don't think he'd make a public appearance if he's in too rough a shape. Granted that's a big assumption.
 

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As a counterargument, They really love to celebrate
things. I don't think he'd make a public appearance if he's in too rough a shape. Granted that's a big assumption.
I agree that the love to celebrate things, but typically those celebrations are planned for months in advance. For example, we knew yesterday was going to be the night to celebrate the 1967 team since last winter. Ditto for David Ortiz's number retirement.

That the Remy thing has come up so seemingly out of the blue makes me wonder if there's a reason for concern. Not necessarily that he's not going to beat it this time, but that maybe it's beaten him enough that he won't be back in the booth.
 

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The fact that NESN keeps showing highlights of Remy during games has me very concerned about his health. I suspect that he is not coming back to the booth.
I always liked Remy, both as a player and in the booth.
 

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I agree that the love to celebrate things, but typically those celebrations are planned for months in advance. For example, we knew yesterday was going to be the night to celebrate the 1967 team since last winter. Ditto for David Ortiz's number retirement.

That the Remy thing has come up so seemingly out of the blue makes me wonder if there's a reason for concern. Not necessarily that he's not going to beat it this time, but that maybe it's beaten him enough that he won't be back in the booth.
Yes, it does seem tacked on.
 

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As a counterargument, They really love to celebrate
things. I don't think he'd make a public appearance if he's in too rough a shape. Granted that's a big assumption.
He has been very upfront about his previous cancer bouts the past couple of years especially during The Jimmy Fund Telethon. He's also been upfront about the depression that he's previously battled because of it. In the later years he's pretty much embraced it as a way to speak to and inform others. At this stage of the game I don't think shy away from a night in his honer unless he were physically unable. That might also be a reason why this seems to be happening so quickly, perhaps do this before he's too far along into his treatments. No matter what the prognosis he may have decided it's time to spend time with family rather than on the road and there are only so many home games left this season. .
 

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He has been very upfront about his previous cancer bouts the past couple of years especially during The Jimmy Fund Telethon. He's also been upfront about the depression that he's previously battled because of it. In the later years he's pretty much embraced it as a way to speak to and inform others. At this stage of the game I don't think shy away from a night in his honer unless he were physically unable. That might also be a reason why this seems to be happening so quickly, perhaps do this before he's too far along into his treatments. No matter what the prognosis he may have decided it's time to spend time with family rather than on the road and there are only so many home games left this season. .
You and Red(s)HawksFan have handled me nicely. My only response is, that they makes a lot of sense.
 

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Remy's genuine appreciation for his day today and obvious love for what he did and the team he did it for had me teary eyed. Stay strong Remdawg, you have all of Red Sox Nation behind you.
 

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It was a touching tribute, and even though they kept assuring each other and the viewers he would be back next year, it sounded and felt more like a farewell.

As for fill-in analysts, Gomes rises to the top for me. Probably more as a character and for his unconventional style, like Eck, but I enjoyed his stint. Boggs had his moments. Timlin...not so much. Salty didn't do much for me yesterday.
 

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It was a touching tribute, and even though they kept assuring each other and the viewers he would be back next year, it sounded and felt more like a farewell.

As for fill-in analysts, Gomes rises to the top for me. Probably more as a character and for his unconventional style, like Eck, but I enjoyed his stint. Boggs had his moments. Timlin...not so much. Salty didn't do much for me yesterday.
I just, I mean Gomes?? Did he display any personality whatsoever in the booth? I must've missed those times, he was monotone and just so flat whenever I heard him, terrible.
 

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It was a touching tribute, and even though they kept assuring each other and the viewers he would be back next year, it sounded and felt more like a farewell.

As for fill-in analysts, Gomes rises to the top for me. Probably more as a character and for his unconventional style, like Eck, but I enjoyed his stint. Boggs had his moments. Timlin...not so much. Salty didn't do much for me yesterday.
I thought Salty was by far the best of the replacements. Just shows how subjective this really is.
 

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I just, I mean Gomes?? Did he display any personality whatsoever in the booth? I must've missed those times, he was monotone and just so flat whenever I heard him, terrible.
I think they've all come off as monotone and flat, frankly. Chalk it up to them being new at this, but none of them seemed terribly animated or natural, and it's required some level of tolerance to get past. Gomes sprinkled in a few stories, and had a unique flair, in my opinion. I can understand why people didn't particularly like him, though, and I can definitely see his style wearing thin. But to each his own.
 

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I thought Salty was by far the best of the replacements. Just shows how subjective this really is.
I agree with this. I think people might have been swayed negatively by his monotone; but the points he was bringing out were very good.
 

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When Remy was in the booth yesterday it sounded like there may be some more subs passing through to work with Dave. Has there been anything said about who that may be?
 

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I agree with this. I think people might have been swayed negatively by his monotone; but the points he was bringing out were very good.
Salty also started to lose the monotone as the broadcast went on. Totally understandable to be nervous in that seat, especially on a day where the regular PBP guy is being honored. I'm sure having Jerry sit in for an inning or two (while absolutely a reasonable thing) didn't do Salty any favors as he lost a little of the momentum coming back in. By the end of the game he was a but more animated.
 

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Looks like it will be a three-man booth tonight. Eck is in the house too. Probably wise as Remy might not be up for doing complete games.

 

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That was enterertaining last night. I especially liked Remy's homerun anecdotes... hitting one off Catfish in a game that Eck specifically remembered... and then some brief talk about spitballers from that era, a conversation that I could have listened to for hours.
 

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That was enterertaining last night. I especially liked Remy's homerun anecdotes... hitting one off Catfish in a game that Eck specifically remembered... and then some brief talk about spitballers from that era, a conversation that I could have listened to for hours.
What was the Catfish story? According to b-ref, Remy's only HR off Hunter was in 77 with the Angels, while Eck was in Cleveland. How would he have remembered that?
 

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What was the Catfish story? According to b-ref, Remy's only HR off Hunter was in 77 with the Angels, while Eck was in Cleveland. How would he have remembered that?
I may have heard that part wrong. (But it was part of the same conversation.) Catfish was mentioned because he wasn't afraid to give up bombs. Remy even hit one off him. Eck remembered a particular HR (I thought they were still talking Catfish) might have been one Remy hit in '78 off Fergie Jenkins, because they were soon talking about how Oakland pitchers were notorious for loading the ball.