Longtime Anchor Tom Brokaw Diagnosed With Cancer, Optimistic On Prognosis

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Longtime NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting blood cells in the bone marrow, in August at the Mayo Clinic, released this statement this afternoon:

“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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