Joe Paterno Has Lung Cancer
November 18, 2011 at 6:21 pm Lori Shontz 1 comment
As if the events of the past two weeks haven’t been upsetting enough on many levels, now it’s being reported that Joe Paterno has been diagnosed with “a treatable form of lung cancer,” according to a statement released by one of Paterno’s sons, Scott.
According to this story from The Patriot-News, the 84-year-old coach was diagnosed after being hospitalized during the Nebraska game last Saturday. The Citizens Voice newspaper in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., published a report earlier Friday saying that Paterno had been treated Wednesday night at an on-campus “infirmary” and at a local hospital.
Here’s the text of Scott Paterno’s statement, which was provided to The Associated Press:
“Last weekend my father was diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer during a follow-up visit for a bronchial illness. He is currently undergoing treatment and his doctors are optimistic that he will make a full recovery. As everyone can appreciate, this is a deeply personal matter for my parents, and we simply ask that his privacy be respected as he proceeds with treatment.”
This news is just the most shocking of what turned out to be an eventful day.
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution asking for an independent investigation into the situation, conducted by a committee with no ties to Penn State. The NCAA announced it will investigate Penn State for, essentially, a lack of institutional control. (Clicking on this link from Penn State Live will take you to a PDF of the NCAA’s letter from President Mark Emmert.) And The New York Times reported that The Second Mile, Jerry Sandusky’s charity, is going to fold.
All of this happened within about three hours this afternoon. The Paterno and Second Mile stories broke within an hour of each other. I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling overwhelmed.
Lori Shontz, senior editor
Entry filed under: Joe Paterno, Penn State football, Sandusky scandal. Tags: Citizens' Voice, Faculty Senate, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Patriot-News, The Second Mile.
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