Red Sox Broadcaster Jerry Remy Announces He's Cancer Free
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Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy, who is battling cancer, took some time to hype the crowd before the parade.
Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy announced Saturday morning he's now cancer free.
"Friday was a very good day for me," he wrote on Twitter. "Had my first scan since going through treatments. Highly successfull. Cancer free for now and hopefully forever. So pleased !!!!"
Friday was a very good day for me. Had my first scan since going through treatments. Highly successful. Cancer free for now and hopefully forever. So pleased !!!!
This has not been the 65-year-old's first brush with cancer. He was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008, relapsed in 2013 and again twice in 2017.
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Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez waves the championship flag during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, left, waves the flag of Puerto Rico as coach Ramon Vazquez holds the championship trophy during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox's Blake Swihart sprays the crowd as he passes by during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox owner John Henry waves as David Ortiz holds one of the team's four World Series trophies during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans cheer during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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The Boston Red Sox ride in duck boats on Tremont Street during the Boston Red Sox Victory Parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Duck boats depart Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox Victory Parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans line the parade route, waiting to celebrate the team's World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Boston Red Sox fans stand outside Fenway Park, waiting to watch the team's parade celebrating the World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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Fans gather before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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World Championship 2018 flags!
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Fans line up under the Boston Red Sox World Series banners before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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These fans are ready for Wednesday's Red Sox World Championship parade.
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Fans are celebrating in the streets ahead of Wednesday's Red Sox championship parade.
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Sox fans are ready for the big parade!
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Fans were lining the parade route well ahead of its 11 a.m. start.
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Sox fans line Boylston Street in Copley Square for a view of the parade.
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Here's a look at the duck boats ahead of Wednesday's parade.
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Another one of the duck boats, all prepped for the parade.
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One more shot of one of the duck boats that will be in Wednesday's parade.
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A Red Sox fan with a red clown nose enjoys the festivities with his vuvuzela.
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Boston Red Sox flags in Copley Square along the parade route.
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Fans await the duck boats carrying Red Sox World Series champs during Wednesday's rolling rally outside of Fenway Park.
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Fenway Park on the morning of the 2018 World Series championship parade for the Boston Red Sox.
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Rookie Red Sox manager Alex Cora celebrates team's World Series win at rolling rally.
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"Wicked Good" sign hanging in Copley Square along the Red Sox parade route.
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Scoreboard on the Green Monster reflects the team's championship status.
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Jackie Bradley, Jr. speaks to the crowd at Fenway.
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World Series MVP Steve Pearce speaks at Fenway Park
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Nathan Eovaldi, pitcher, with his son at Fenway ahead of the rolling rally.
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Mother-son duo showing off their signs along the parade route.
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Red Sox fans are all smiles as they gear up for today's World Series championship parade.
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Fans prepare for Red Sox championship parade in Downtown Boston.
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World Series star David Price celebrates during Wednesday's championship parade.
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Cutouts of the players heads sit on a wall inside of Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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A Boston Red Sox employee places cutouts of the players heads against a wall inside of Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade on Oct. 31, 2018, in Boston.
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A fan waits for the Boston Red Sox 2018 World Series parade outside of Fenway Park on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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Red Sox owner John Henry waves to the crowd during Wednesday's parade.
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora aboard a duckboat during Wednesday's parade.
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World Series MVP Steve Pearce points to the crowd during Wednesday's parade.
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The real David Price and a virtual version on a duck boat during Wednesday's parade.
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A flag waves in the wind above the Red Sox World Championship parade in Boston.
Remy has been providing color commentary for the Red Sox since 1988, and played second base for the team from 1978 to 1984. He was also at the Red Sox' World Series championship parade to hype up the crowd.
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