Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh says lung cancer is terminal
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal and “heading in the wrong direction.” Mr Limbaugh told listeners to his show that recent scans showed that the stage four cancer had continued to progress. “Stage four is, as they say, terminal,” Mr Limbaugh added that he was surprised to have survived the cancer until October after getting the initial diagnosis. Mr Limbaugh said he intends to continue his show, despite the impact of the cancer and his treatment. But it can feel like a roller coaster.” Mr Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump in February the day after initially revealing his cancer diagnosis.
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