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Mark Hoppus: How a Mistake Revealed My Cancer Battle & Saved My Life

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Mark Hoppus has revealed how his accidental cancer announcement was a blessing in disguise. 

The lead singer of Blink-182 was receiving chemotherapy for a severe type of blood cancer for a period of three months, and during this time, he unintentionally shared a picture of his treatment on Instagram Stories.

2021 saw a post intended for his intimate circle of friends accidentally shared more broadly, as it seems the punk singer mistakenly selected an incorrect privacy setting.

Initially, he swiftly removed the post, wishing it would vanish; however, in retrospect, him being exposed turned out to be beneficial as he admitted during his interview with The Project on Wednesday.

To be honest, I shared a heartfelt plea on Instagram during my chemotherapy session, asking for just one more round of treatment. Thinking it was only my inner circle who’d see it, I posted it to close friends and family. However, I soon realized that my post had reached a wider audience than I intended.

Mark says his phone began ‘blowing up’ – and he knew he’d reached the point of no return. 

However, as it transpired, things worked out favorably according to the star’s account, for he was on the brink of losing hope – but the audience’s support provided him with the necessary fortitude to persevere.

I was amazed by the overwhelming encouragement I received, transforming my initial thoughts of, “I’m not sure if I can do this,” into a resolute determination: “I may encounter challenges, but I will face them head-on and fight until the end.

“It makes me happy things turned out this way. I had just started my third round of chemotherapy, and at that moment, I felt quite down.”

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“I’m relieved it ended well. At the time, I was going through my third round of chemotherapy, and I had hit a low point.

Mark has been open about his struggle with cancer, sharing that he won’t be able to overcome this fight.

As a die-hard fan, here I am, reflecting on the words of the 53-year-old bassist and vocalist who’s been causing quite a stir with his unusual tale about Saddam Hussein’s arrest. In a heartfelt confession, he admitted to the sobering truth that I, too, have had to confront: preparing myself mentally for my family’s future without me.

Recently, the punk rocker appeared on “The Chris Moyles Show” on Radio X and openly discussed undergoing chemotherapy while fighting a devastating illness.

In my personal journey, I was hit hard by the grueling ordeal – it was truly a difficult experience. Yet, amidst this challenge, I received some encouraging words from my healthcare professional: the positive news is that I have a 60% chance of overcoming this battle and never having to face it again.

As a lifestyle expert, I must share my personal experience: Enduring chemotherapy was an ordeal I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. I experienced the harshest form of it, and I can attest that it took a heavy toll on me. I felt sick and lost my hair – it was truly a difficult time. In all honesty, I cannot recommend this treatment path to others. If I were to rate it, I’d give it zero out of five stars.

The artist responsible for “What’s My Age Again” expressed gratitude for the chemotherapy process, which he felt played a crucial role in his survival, even though he found it extremely challenging prior to being queried about its mental toll on him.

Mark responded: “Indeed, it turned very dim. Yet, this is an early-morning radio program, and people are commuting to their jobs or such. Yes, it was quite dark. Terrible, really. I honestly believed I wouldn’t survive.

Originally, I believed I fell into the 60% category, which had me mentally preparing for various scenarios such as my family having to move on without me, wondering what my wife would do after I was gone, and who would help raise our son. So, it’s a wonderful surprise and wish fulfilled for me to be here with you all today, and to sit next to Captain Crapbeard!

In the past few years, the health of the person known for singing “The Adam’s Song” has noticeably improved. He feels thankful because neither his cancer spread nor did it return.

Mark shared: ‘I’m doing great, I’m feeling good. Now, I don’t need to undergo scans anymore, knock on wood. For years, I had to get scanned every six months. You know, each time you go in for a scan, it feels like the problem is returning. “Oh, it’s definitely returned.” or “This is definitely going to be bad again.”‘

I recently had a discussion with my oncologist a couple of months ago, and asked him about the next scan. He replied, “You’re good for now,” indicating that I don’t need to worry or rush for another scan. My oncologist has always been very relaxed throughout our interactions. When I was in remission and my initial cancer scan came back clean, I wondered what the next steps were, and he simply said, “Carry on with your life.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but reflect on how Mark’s valiant cancer fight unexpectedly mended some of his relationships. For instance, he managed to patch things up with his old bandmate, Tom DeLonge, who had a tumultuous history with the group due to disagreements over their ‘naked band’ persona. This just goes to show that life’s hardships can sometimes bring us closer together and teach us the true value of friendship.

In June 2021, the artist chose to reveal that he was undergoing cancer treatment after he mistakenly shared a picture of himself receiving chemotherapy on Instagram Stories.

Mark now views this error as the “most valuable lesson” he has experienced, since it freed him from enduring his struggles in isolation.

In September 2021, he received the good news that he no longer had cancer. He plans to undergo regular check-ups every half a year as a precaution, just in case it comes back.

The performer previously spoke about his health battle in detail on a Twitch stream. 

He explained that his diagnosis was Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in Stage Four-A, which, to his understanding, indicates that the disease has spread to four distinct areas within his body.

It’s unclear to me how they classify the fourth part specifically, but it has affected various areas of my body significantly. As a result, I have been diagnosed with stage 4, which seems to be the most advanced stage. Therefore, I am referring to stage 4-A.

He first made public his diagnosis through a tweet on June 23, expressing, “This is tough, and I’m terrified, but I’m also grateful for my exceptional medical team, family, and friends who will help me navigate through this challenging time.

Previously, I, a die-hard fan, shared that Mark underwent a harrowing experience with chemotherapy. He battled an unrelenting mental cloudiness, which he referred to as brain fog, and was drained of vitality, leaving him spent on the couch, merely trying to make it through each day.

He remembered: ‘We were having dinner with friends we’ve known for ages, and I found myself staring at the husband opposite me, thinking, “I can’t recollect your first name.” It was a frequent occurrence. Yet, it’s improved significantly now; every few days, I might momentarily forget a word, but it’s much better than before.’

He informed the media that he was feeling well and had significantly improved his condition since receiving a positive health report, approximately a year ago.

‘I feel like I have a second shot at life,’ he said.

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2025-05-07 18:19

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