Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus took part in a Q&A livestream with fans and came forward with his cancer diagnosis.
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“Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the official diagnosis of it,” Hoppus said around the 5:30 mark during the livestream. His response came to a fan after saying that his mother beat cancer three times; "Breast cancer twice and once for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma," which Hoppus said “is the same cancer I that have.”
“My classification is Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Stage IV-A, which means as I understand it, it’s entered four parts of my body,” Hoppus added. “I don’t know how exactly they determine the four part of it, but it’s entered enough parts of my body that I’m stage IV, which I think is the highest that it goes. So, I’m Stage IV-A.”
Earlier in the stream, Hoppus said he’s received words of encouragement from his mom, who had the same form of cancer as him. “Oddly enough, we have the exact same form of cancer that she had when she beat it,” he said. “I’ve been able to talk with her and bond with her quite a bit.”
Earlier in the week, the Blink-182 bassist took to Twitter to say that he’s getting set to take a test this week "that may very well determine if I live or die.”
“Apologies if I’m oversharing but it’s so surreal to think that this week I’ll take a test that may very well determine if I live or die,” he wrote.
“Thanks to everyone for the positive thoughts and encouragement. I read all your replies and it means the world to me. Thank you.”
Hoppus ended his update optimistically saying “I’m going to beat this through chemotherapy or through bone marrow transplants.”
“Either way I’m determined to kick cancer’s ass directly in the nuts. Love to you all. Let’s. Heckin. Go.”
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