News Article: Bryan Murray Has Stage Four Cancer, Terminal Diagnosis

[BigBush*]

Tim Murray a class act. Saying had they known earlier about Bryan he would of stuck by his side in Ottawa and nit jumped on the chance to be another GM. Probably would have been Ottawa's next GM

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

Sometimes bad things happen to good people.

This is one of those times. Keep fighting Bryan, you're going to see this team you built win you a Cup.

 

[Minister of Offence]

I love you Bryan.

Please try some pot.

I'd actually agree.

 

[Larionov]

The problem is that cancer is not one disease. It is actually over 100 different diseases, all manifesting themselves in the same way. This is why some cancers are easier to treat than others. In some, we have made significant progress. (Leukemia is one good example.) Some other cancers, though, are stubbornly resistant to treatment and often don't display symptoms until it is too late. It's an exceptionally complex puzzle for doctors and researchers to solve, and the progress comes in increments as opposed to the broad swaths we all would prefer.

 

[Slow Hands]

I obviously care enough about the team to actively participate in online discussions here and on Twitter, but after some reflection, I'm having a difficult time caring about any other aspect of the team right now. My heart really goes out to Bryan and his family. I sincerely hope our community can pull the slightest good from this tragedy and give more attention to preventative measures.

 

[Cobwebs]

Don't give up Bryan, we love you!

 

[OttawaOilers]

Love him. He's always inspired me. Prayers & Thoughts

 

[chipsens]

On an optimistic note, some patients with stage IV colon cancer are still alive 5 years after initial diagnosis...11% of those affected. I hope Brian, that you are part of that lucky 11%, and can see the Sens win the Cup!

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer/detailedguide/colorectal-cancer-survival-rates

 

[Frodo]

So who will take over the GM duties once Bryan steps down?

 

[Boud]

So who will take over the GM duties once Bryan steps down?

Probably Dorion as interim, and they'll take their time to find someone?

 

[Quo]

Dorion will probably not be an interim option.

Tim Murray Interview

 

[tony d]

Terrible story indeed, thoughts are with Bryan at this time.

 

[Back in Black]

Don't do like Brian did, and get checked even if your only around 40 years old! Especially if you have Cancer in your Family.

 

[Rals]

Sucks that a colonoscopy would have solved it. Poor Brian. Still, if someone told me before getting launched from heaven to earth that I would live to 72 and be a hockey lifer rock star I'd take it.

 

[dpw]

Dorion will probably not be an interim option.

Tim Murray Interview

Thanks for sharing this.

Tim is solid.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Bryan we're all thinking of you.

 

[Super Cake]

Sens fans absolutely need to start a Murray chant at their next home game.

I know i would if i actually lived in Ottawa and went to their next home game.

 

[Emerica]

Never too late to come back, Tim.

 

[Cor]

Just saw the TSN feature.

Man, just sad that he is counting down his days, but his attitude towards the whole thing is inspiring and remarkable.

 

[Rolie]

Never give up, God bless Brian.

 

[Rals]

Tim Murray a class act. Saying had they known earlier about Bryan he would of stuck by his side in Ottawa and nit jumped on the chance to be another GM. Probably would have been Ottawa's next GM

This makes me so sad.

Did Ottawa really not have a succession plan for a 70 year old?

Our organisations management is ridiculous some times.

 

[albator71]

All the world is praying for you and your family Bryan, my father past away in 2001 of esophagus cancer at the age of 71, Thank you so much for all you did for this franchise and the city of Ottawa, we will never forget you.
You deserve a standing ovation God bless.

 

[BonkTastic]

Did Ottawa really not have a succession plan for a 70 year old?

Our organisations management is ridiculous some times.

Yeah, we did have a succession plan.

It was Tim, and he bailed.

 

[harvey]

very sad , hang in there bryan

 

[thesensguy]

Very sad matter. Prayers to his family.