WWE (Wrestling) - Roddy Piper diagnosed with Lymphoma (Updated)

Carmelo Anthony · 11-27-2006, 04:15 PM

Sad news involving one of this generation's biggest stars

Roddy Piper posted on his web site this afternoon that he has been diagnosed with Lymphoma.

Piper, 52, underwent a biopsy for a growth in his back after undergoing disc surgery last week. Piper had been in tremendous pain on the European tour, thought at the time to be due to kidney stones.

source: Wrestling Observer - The Newsletter by Dave Meltzer

BrucasForever<3 · 11-27-2006, 04:32 PM

Wow. Prayers Going Out To Him and His Family!

Age-a-licious · 11-27-2006, 04:38 PM

I'm going to have to look up lymphoma to see what exactly that is

BrucasForever<3 · 11-27-2006, 04:41 PM

I thought it would some form of Cancer, but I could be wrong.

potostfbeyeluvr · 11-27-2006, 05:39 PM

Lymphoma is the cancer of the lymph systems.

Jordan23 · 11-27-2006, 05:50 PM

It's very unfortunate to hear that, hope the best for him and his family.

Thanks for posting!

From wwe.com:

Roddy Piper diagnosed with cancer

WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Also known as Hodgkin’s disease, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer found in the body’s lymphatic tissue. The lymphatic system helps filter out bacteria and is important in fighting diseases.

Piper was sent home early from WWE’s early-November tour of the United Kingdom and hospitalized for surgery, where doctors removed a mass at the spinal cord with an enlarged lymph node. The mass was completely removed, but the lymph node was positive for Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Radiation therapy is used to treat Hodgkin’s lymphoma; it is an extremely successful procedure, so the prognosis is very good for Piper.

::Jen · 11-27-2006, 06:18 PM

Oh no. My grandmother had that same type of cancer. She opted not to take radiation. Sadly, it took her away on my birthday this year. Hope Piper pulls through. He's definitely in my prayers.

**-Bianca-** · 11-27-2006, 07:36 PM

One my all time faves will definitely be in thoughts, hoping for his full recovery.

xextremex · 11-27-2006, 08:27 PM

My wishes go out to Piper and his family.

abw92 · 11-28-2006, 07:22 PM

Piper is one of my favourites. I hope that he gets better. My wishes go out to his family and him.

**canflam** · 11-29-2006, 04:23 PM

This is terrible news. I wish Roddy nothing but the best. He is a standout guy.

**Crystaline** · 12-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Oh no! I hope he pulls through this and has a full recovery.

Jordan23 · 02-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Get out of my way

“I will be walking down that ramp on Raw again, that’s a promise,” said a motivated Roddy Piper in an exclusive interview with WWE.com on Tuesday afternoon. “I want to warn everyone right now, when you see me on that stage, get the heck out of my way.”

The WWE Hall of Famer was eager to reiterate the statement he gave to WWE.com in early December, just days after he was diagnosed with a low-grade Lymphoma. In the weeks that followed, Piper spent the majority of his time in a local hospital, undergoing extensive radiation treatment in hopes of vanquishing the cancer that had invaded his body.

“I did the radiation treatment five times a week for four weeks,” said Piper. “But, we won’t know the real results for another few months.”

At that time, Piper will return to the hospital where he will undergo a series of tests to determine the results of the treatment. Right now though, the WWE legend feels good - so good that he has begun work on a new movie for MTV. Currently in the midst of the second week of a four week shoot, the controversial sports-entertainment icon welcomes the change of scenery from the confines of a hospital bed.

“I’ve never really liked hospitals, I wanted out of there as soon as possible,” said Piper. “I am down here on the set, sitting in a mansion and catching up on some much needed rest.”

Piper told WWE.com that he was overwhelmed by the amount of support he received from WWE fans during his ongoing ordeal.

“You’ve got to realize, I’ve been stabbed three times, I’m not too used to this kind of love from people,” said an emotional Piper. “It has been unbelievable the amount of support I’ve gotten. I’m getting letters, packages, e-mails, and phone calls from so many people, it’s just overwhelming. I sincerely don’t have the words to express my gratitude and thanks to everyone who has contacted me. I’m a very lucky person.”

Stay tuned to WWE.com for further updates on the Hot Rod’s condition.

- wwe.com

OTH_Leyton_4eva · 02-06-2007, 09:28 PM

SOO AWESOME TO HEAR THAT HE IS PLANNING ON GOING BACK DOWN THAT RAW 'RUNWAY!'

Can't wait to see him back in Action!

abw92 · 02-09-2007, 06:44 PM

Can't wait to see him again.