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Jerry Remy takes leave to recover from cancer surgery
www2.nesn.com - 5/6/2009
Jerry Remy takes leave to recover from cancer surgery
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NESN announced Wednesday that Red Sox color commentator Jerry Remy is taking an indefinite leave of absence to fully recover from the effects of cancer surgery. “I want to focus on completing my recovery so that I can return to work without distractions or interruptions,” said Remy, a former ...
Remy Takes Leave of Absence from Sox Booth
yougabsports.com - 5/7/2009
Remy Takes Leave of Absence from Sox Booth
— yougabsports.com — In November I had a very small, low-grade cancerous area removed from my lung.   I was... fortunate that it was discovered at an early stage.   Except for the surgery, I required no additional treatments.   I left the hospital with a clean bill of health.   Unfortunately, ... (more) Remy Takes Leave of Absence from Sox Booth

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boston.com - 5/6/2009
Remy taking indefinite leave after cancer surgery
— boston.com — New England Sports Network has announced Jerry Remy, the beloved color commentator of NESN's Red Sox telecasts... and president of Red Sox Nation, will be taking an indefinite leave from the broadcast booth to recover from cancer surgery. "I want... (more) Remy taking indefinite leave after cancer surgery

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boston.com - 5/2/2009
Ill Remy flies home
— boston.com — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Beloved NESN announcer Jerry Remy will miss at least the remainder of this... road trip with an illness, the symptoms of which are the same as those that kept him sidelined for the outset of spring... (more) Ill Remy flies home

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Surviving Grady:  Dawg Day Afternoon

Scott's Shots:  Remy On Leave Recovering From Cancer Surgery

The Joy of Sox:  Remy Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery

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Dawg Day Afternoon
Surviving Grady — ... NESN reports the sad news that Jerry Remy will be taking an indefinite leave of absence as he recovers from cancer surgery. Well, sad in that we won't have his presence in the booth for the near future, but good that he's on the mend. And he even has a message for the kids: ...

Remy On Leave Recovering From Cancer Surgery
Scott's Shots — ... NESN led off its Wednesday night broadcast with confirmation of Jerry Remy’s lung cancer, a rumor that had been circulating in Boston media circles for several weeks. Remy apparently had surgery “late last year” and is now experiencing setbacks in his recovery. Remy missed portions of spring training and the regular season and has been out of commission since the weekend series in Tampa. ...

Remy Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery
The Joy of Sox — NESN: Red Sox color commentator Jerry Remy is taking an indefinite leave of absence to fully recover from the effects of cancer surgery. "I want to focus on completing my recovery so that I can return to work without distractions or interruptions," said Remy, a former smoker who underwent surgery for lung cancer late last year. Remy expected a more immediate return but suffered a setback due to an infection and subsequent case of pneumonia. He now hopes his experience serves as a cautionary tale about the adverse health effects of smoking. "I hope ...

RemDawg Out Indefinitely As He Recovers From Cancer Surgery
SOX & Dawgs — ... children.” Dennis Eckersley will finish out the homestand in the booth for RemDawg and then Dave Roberts will join Don Orsillo in the NESN booth during the upcoming west coast road trip. It’s not known who’ll take over when they return from the trip. We’ll miss you RemDawg but we understand. Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery. Here is a full statement from Jerry Remy on his battle with cancer and recovery. Jerry Remy takes leave to recover from cancer surgery [NESN.com] ...

NESN’s Jerry Remy Off To Recover From Cancer Surgery
Sports Media Journal — ... | NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy is taking an extended leave of abscence from his job to fully recover from lung cancer surgery he underwent during the off-season. Remy missed time during spring training due to pneumonia he contracted shortly after the surgery. You can read more from NESN here . Comments Name (required) Email (required) Website Speak your mind

Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to Remy
The Soxaholix — ... Godspeed to the Rem Dawg. But he's got an entiah nation pulling for him and that has to help. ...

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Empyreal Environs — ... I do worry about Jerry Remy. As much as I enjoy Dennis Eckersley filling in, it’s terrible that Remy can’t enjoy one of the things he enjoys. Take care and godspeed, Rem Dawg. ...

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quinnmedia.blogspot.com 5/6/2009 — Devastating news. I just learned moments ago on the opening of the Red Sox game on NESN that Jerry Remy has had cancer surgery, and will be missing from the NESN booth for the near future. Don Orsillo read statements from the Red Sox and NESN before the game. No one was specific as to the nature ...
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sportsofboston.com 5/7/2009 — First, let me address news that Jerry Remy is suffering from complications due to recent lung cancer surgery. I’ve been watching the Red Sox for some 15 years, and about 99% of the games were announced by Remy as the color-commentator. To me, he embodies Red Sox Nation, and he will be ...
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Globe: Remy Taking Leave of Absence — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Get well, Jerry. “Many have asked about my partner and friend, Jerry Remy, and tonight we learn the news,” Orsillo began. “Jerry will take a leave of absence for an indefinite period to recover from cancer surgery.” Orsillo read a statement from the ailing Remy, 56, who had missed six games ...
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Get well, Jerry Remy — SmackCaster SmackBlog
Boston Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy will be taking a break while recovering from cancer surgery. "I want to focus on completing my recovery so that I can return to work without distractions or disruptions," Remy, 56, said in his statement. "I hope that disclosing my bout with cancer will ...
Get well Jerry Remy — SULLY BASEBALL
Jerry Remy, one of my favorite players and the person who ran The Jerry Remy Baseball Camp that my brother and I attended in 1983, is taking a leave from the broadcasting booth because of cancer. Get better Rem Dawg. Hearing you call games is worth the price of mlb.tv! Meanwhile, enjoy ...
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Some of you may have noticed that Boston Red Sox commentator Jerry Remy has been MIA for the last few weeks. Today he released a statement revealing that he underwent surgery for lung cancer late last year and that he recently experienced a set back due to an infection and came down with ...
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