In a statement released on Thursday, the well-known Chicago reporter Mike Lowe revealed that he has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is now participating in a research study at Northwestern Medicine.
“Cancer is terrible, but it’s growing on me,” the WGN reporter said in an Instagram post, providing his followers with a humorous take on the situation.
“I wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with Stage 3(c)/N+ colon cancer, and that I will be participating in a clinical trial with Northwestern Medicine,” he said. “I am very excited about this opportunity.” To prepare myself for surgery, I will be having radiation treatment and chemotherapy for around six months.
According to what Lowe stated, “Stage 3 is serious (Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played the title character in Black Panther, passed away from Stage 3 colon cancer), but I’m staying one hundred percent positive.” “I have a wonderful group of medical professionals, and they all agree that this cancer could be treatable,” I said.
“Cancer has spread through the serosa (outermost layer) of the colon and/or rectum wall to the tissue that lines the organs in the abdomen (visceral peritoneum)” as well as to lymph nodes or other organs, according to the National Cancer Institute, which says that this is the case when the cancer has evolved to Stage 3C.
“I’ll be motivated by Walter Payton’s motto ‘Never Di.e Easy,'” Lowe wrote, and he uploaded a snapshot of himself reading the book of the Chicago Bears running back, who passed away in 1999 due to bile duct cancer. Payton’s autobiography had the same title.
In spite of the fact that Lowe, who has won 38 Emmys, has said that he would not be appearing on the air very much, he has committed to posting health updates on his Instagram page.
He took a little minute to discuss the increase in the number of people diagnosed with colon cancer. The annual report on cancer statistics published by the American Cancer Society reveals that colorectal cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the main cause of loss from cancer among males under the age of 50. Additionally, colorectal cancer is the second highest cause of loss from cancer among women under 45.
Lowe, who is 44 years old, said that “there is something you can do: get your colonoscopy” as experts were searching for the cause behind the frightening rises. “I have not yet reached the age that is advised for a regular test, which is around 45 years old. In the event that you are having symptoms such as stomach discomfort or constipation, it is recommended that you seek medical attention.
During the news broadcast on X, which was once known as Twitter, fellow WGN reporter Marcus Leshock sent a message that said, “Everyone say a prayer for our buddy.” Lowe responded by saying, “Thanks, Marcus! It’s going to be OK with me!”
His Instagram message, which he closed by stating, “I’m going to be OK, and I’ll see you soon,” was a continuation of the same upbeat and positive mindset that he had expressed. Meanwhile, I’m going to start making preparations to attend the Super Bowl game that the Bears will be playing in the following year.