Longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy announced Monday he's being treated for a relapse of lung cancer.
"This is the fourth time I've had cancer. All in my lungs," Remy told Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe.
The 64-year-old former major leaguer was first diagnosed in 2008 and underwent surgery to remove the cancer from his lung. He suffered a relapse in 2013, but did not miss any time in the booth during his recovery.
Remy said the cancer is currently under control and he does not believe it will interfere with working this season.
It was announced last month that Remy - who has called more than 3,900 Red Sox games since 1988 - agreed to a new multi-year deal with NESN that will see him work 115 games each season.
"Jerry is very well-respected," Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski said, according to Scott Lauber of ESPN. "He's been here a long time. You would travel in here as a visitor and know how well-respected he is in the community. The fans love him, the organization loves him, NESN loves him, so hopefully he's back with us soon."
