CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs hall of fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg hopped on 670 The Score and provided an emotional update to his ongoing cancer treatment today.
“Where are we at in treatment — How much radiation — Where are we at going forward?” 670 The Score host Danny Parkins asked Sandberg Thursday afternoon.
“I’m glad you asked. I’d like to make an announcement right here,” Sandberg replied.
Sandberg became visibly emotional trying to deliver his next statement, and after taking a deep breath and a moment to compose himself, Sandberg delivered the news.
“At 7:45 this morning, I had my last treatment — All good,” Sandberg said through tears.
Sandberg went on to tell 670 The Score he met with his oncologist several hours later, who told him the tests came back looking great and the cancer that was in his body was undetected.
In late March, Sandberg shared his last update on his battle with metastatic prostate cancer via his Instagram account.
“Round #4 in the books! Great news last week: No cancerous activity detected in my whole body, PET scan! Thanks to God!” Sandberg said in his IG post. “Continuing with treatments of Chemo and radiation ahead of me. Positive attitude to the max with the news.
“Takes me back to my early symptoms of back pain and other side effects which we reacted to quickly with tests to diagnose my cancer! Thanks to all for support and love and positive thoughts. 🦏 #godisgood“
Sandberg released a statement in late January that made his cancer diagnosis public, which was also done through a post on his Instagram account.
“To my Chicago Cubs, National Baseball Hall of Fame, extended Baseball Family, the city of Chicago, and all my loyal fans, I want to share some personal news. Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical care team, and our dear friends. We will continue to be positive, strong and fight to beat this. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for me and my family.” -Ryne Sandberg
Affectionately known by the Bleacher Bums at Wrigley Field as “Ryno,” Sandberg was named to ten all-star teams, won nine Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers, and was voted the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player before going on to being enshrined in Cooperstown in 2005.
Among the many accolades and achievements across his baseball career, Sandberg cemented his status in Cubs lore with performances like the one simply known as “The Sandberg Game,” time and again.
Sandberg, considered a five-tool player at the peak of his career, hit 282 career home runs while also snagging 344 stolen bases.
To commemorate his contributions to the franchise, the Cubs held a ceremony where they unveiled a bronze statue of him outside Wrigley Field back on June 23.
“I can’t really say it’s what I thought; it’s more than what I thought,” Sandberg said after his statue was unveiled. “To see all those guys come out, it was very touching.”