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Mark Hoppus Thought He Was Going to Die During Grueling Cancer Treatment

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Mark Hoppus shared that, upon receiving a cancer diagnosis in 2021, he believed he was close to death.

The lead singer of Blink-182, who is 53 years old, received a diagnosis of stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and confessed to feeling overwhelmed by the grueling sessions of chemotherapy he underwent in the following months.

During his treatment, Mark received such potent drugs that his wife, Skye, was cautioned to avoid using the same bathroom as him, as there was a risk of her skin coming into contact with even a small amount of it.

When Mark told The Guardian about his diagnosis, he shared that he felt like he was on the verge of death. However, in another sense, it also gave him a profound sense of freedom.

‘For my entire life, I’ve been on constant alert, always asking myself: what can go wrong? Now that the problem has arrived, I’m facing it, but it’s still a struggle.’

For several months straight, the relentless physical agony and fatigue from chemotherapy, combined with steroids and other medications, left me feeling utterly drained.

In the course of his struggle with cancer, Mark managed to mend some of his relationships, notably rekindling his friendship with fellow band member Tom DeLongue. This relationship was strained over Tom’s repeated departures and returns to the group, which were largely due to disagreements about their portrayal as ‘The Naked Band’.

In June 2021, the artist shared about his cancer treatment with the public after unintentionally posting a picture on Instagram Stories showing him connected to a chemotherapy drip.

At that moment, his mind was clouded by medications, causing him to believe he was sharing the photo with a family WhatsApp chat instead.

Now, Mark views this experience as his “most valuable lesson” or “greatest learning opportunity,” since it freed him from the silent struggle he had been enduring previously.

In September 2021, I received the wonderful news that I’m now cancer-free. To ensure it doesn’t come back, I plan on getting regular checkups every half a year.

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, stage four-A, implying, in his words, it has spread to four distinct areas within his body.

‘Although I’m not sure about the specific method used to categorize it, it has affected multiple areas of my body significantly, and as a result, I’ve been diagnosed with Stage Four A. This seems to be the most advanced stage.’

He first made public his diagnosis in a tweet on June 23rd, stating, ‘This is tough and I’m anxious, but at the same time, I feel fortunate to have remarkable doctors, family, and friends who will help me navigate through this challenge.’

Earlier, Mark shared with People that undergoing chemotherapy was incredibly tough for him. He experienced severe mental confusion, referred to as brain fog, and felt drained of energy, often spending his days merely trying to push through, resting on the couch most of the time.

He reminisced: ‘We were having dinner with friends we’ve known for a long time, and I found myself staring at the man opposite me, pondering, “What is your first name again?” This happened frequently. However, it has improved significantly over time; I still have moments when I can’t recall a word, but they are far less frequent.’

In the year following his full recovery, he informed the media that he was “feeling well” and had significantly improved his state.

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

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2025-04-08 13:03

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