Not so good news for Ernie Johnson

[MoSpur]

Apparently he has some form of cancer, but nothing that seems serious as of right now.

http://www.insidehoops.com/ernie-johnson-022206.shtml

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Damn, I like EJ.

Godspeed in his recovery.

[cheguevara]

damn never noticed. good luck to him

[Rydia]

You know that's odd....My mom and I both noticed he has been looking weird. We thought he was just gaining weight! I feel awful now! Hope he turns out okay!

[SilverPlayer]

“Two and a half years ago, in August of 2003, I was diagnosed with "follicular" Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This is a low-grade and treatable cancer--not as aggressive as some other forms. The approach that my oncologist recommended was what is called "watchful waiting"--that is, monitoring my condition with checkups every 4 months with the option to begin treatment if and when I began showing symptoms of illness. Through all this time I have had no symptoms...have felt great... and still do to this day.

The only reason I'm bringing my condition to your attention now is because the swelling of a lymph node near my left ear has become noticeable to viewers of TNT and there have been questions asked. My plan is to work the rest of the NBA season and playoffs, go to the beach with my wife, Cheryl, and our 4 kids, and start a treatment regimen in late June, which will likely include chemotherapy. And then I'll go back to work.


Yeah I kind of thought it was something like that...Hope he makes a quick recovery.

[Ozzman]

Dam, I like EJ.

[Spurminator]

EJ is the glue that holds that TNT crew together. Probably the most underrated studio personality in all of sports. Hope it's nothing serious.

[Rummpd]

http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=bfIKIVMIG&b=192828

Good source of info on this often confusing condition. Best of luck Mr Johnson I am a big fan of yours.
Regards,

Peter D. Rumm, MD, MPH

[gospursgojas]

Damn EJ is my fav... Good Luck and God Bless

[mavsfan1000]

The one guy on TNT I actually like. He is the most unbiased on that show.

[Tek_XX]

Yeah you could tell the side of his neck was swollen when he was introducing the All-stars, wasn't sure what it was. Best of Luck to him.

[timvp]

EJ is awesome.

GWS.

:smokin

[Das Texan]

Get well soon EJ.


Great guy professionally and I have read privately also.