Pres. Lovell Diagnosed with Cancer

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Posted it on twitter: https://twitter.com/PresLovell/status/1433429888896176136

Thoughts and prayers to the Lovell family. Kick cancer's a$$

[jesmu84]

I hope he does his own research on potential treatments

[cheebs09]

Awful news. Praying for a speedy recovery.

[JWags85]

I hope he does his own research on potential treatments

Unnecessary cheap shot.  You're better than that.

[4everwarriors]

 
Marquette Announcement
Dear Marquette alumni, parents and friends,

This morning, President Lovell shared a letter with our campus community informing our students, faculty and staff that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The full letter is below, and we appreciate your thoughts and prayers for President Lovell and his family.

Dear Marquette Community,

This week I was reminded of the old saying, "If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans." Since we started the school year, there has been so much positive energy and excitement on campus. Being back together in community, it was my plan to go to as many campus events as physically possible and find ways to interact with each of you. To my surprise, these were not God's plans for me right now.

As we commemorate the 500-year anniversary of St. Ignatius' cannonball moment, I wanted to let you know that I have recently had my own life-changing experience. On Tuesday afternoon, I was diagnosed with sarcoma, which is a rare form of cancer. I have already begun working with a team of oncologists on a treatment plan and will start chemotherapy next week. You will still see me around campus as my doctors are confident that I will be able to continue in my role as president, exercise, and undertake many of my normal activities through treatment.

As I embark on this journey, there are several things that give me hope and a positive outlook. First, I am a person of deep faith, and I know that God's glory can manifest through suffering and difficult times. Second, other than the cancer, I am presently healthy, strong and ready to fearlessly take on this fight. Finally, I believe in the power of prayer and know that anything is possible with God.

I still plan to find ways to interact with each of you in the months and years ahead. Until our paths cross, please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers. Know how much I love Marquette and how grateful I am to have each of you as part of our community.

Sincerely,

President Lovell's Signature

Dr. Michael R. Lovell
President, Marquette University

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[MuggsyB]

Terrible news.  Hopefully he pulls through and fully recovers.

[Galway Eagle]

Get well soon. Seems like a nice guy.

[tower912]

Life is short.  People remember what you did for others and whether you were kind.


Good luck, sir.

[MU82]

Very sad to hear this.

Like others, I will be thinking of him and hoping he beats this.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Unnecessary cheap shot.  You're better than that.

Character revealed yet again.

[jesmu84]

Character revealed yet again.

That's rich coming from one of the carpet bombers/doxxers.

Obviously I hope nothing but the best for Lovell and his family.

[JWags85]

That's rich coming from one of the carpet bombers/doxxers.

Obviously I hope nothing but the best for Lovell and his family.

You obviously hope for nothing but the best, but your first response is some lame snarky COVID-centric comment?  Kind of odd, no?

[Herman Cain]

Rooting for Lovell in his battle. Also hope he has a great team of Drs and Nurses .

Glad he feels he can keep up his running . Positive mindset really helps

[jesmu84]

You obviously hope for nothing but the best, but your first response is some lame snarky COVID-centric comment?  Kind of odd, no?

No.

[Loose Cannon]

Prayers going Up.

[GB Warrior]

Cancer doesn't care if you're an otherwise healthy person. Kind of like some other diseases. Wish Pres. Lovell a full and speedy recovery.

I just wish he hadn't spent so much time around Markus Howard or this could have been avoided.

[Pakuni]

A sincere Ts and Ps to President Lovell.

[Sir Lawrence]

I wonder if it is localized or metastatic - makes a big difference.  Wish him and his family all the best.  Good guy.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

That's rich coming from one of the carpet bombers/doxxers.

Obviously I hope nothing but the best for Lovell and his family.

Just admit it was an a$$hole comment and move on.

[Jockey]

Just admit it was an a$$hole comment and move on.

Coming from you? I expect it from some others here. Of course, we all hope for the best.


Never apologize for snark. I hope that when I get sick that someone here or at home has the guts to make a joke or get snarky.


Now, go back to your safe room.

[mu_hilltopper]

OMG, have some class, people.

[Jockey]

OMG, have some class, people.

My apologies, Topper. I was defending Jesmu, but should have just let it go. That's on me.