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**saturninus.ribb** · 07-26-2006, 05:00 PM

I found this on Jayski this morning.

1973 NASCAR Champion Benny Parsons Battling Lung Cancer: Benny Parsons is all about winning. He's the 1973 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion; a Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 winner; and, in recent years, has emerged as one of NASCAR's leading television and radio commentators.Now, Parsons is calling upon that winning attitude as he battles lung cancer. Parsons, 65, had experienced difficulty breathing and, after consulting with physicians, was informed by his family doctor, Dr. Scott Moss of Charlotte, that he has the disease. His treatment regimen starts immediately. "Needless to say this was a huge shock," said Parsons. "I've got a great deal of faith in all of my physicians, including Dr. Steven Limenpani, who treated NASCAR car owner Rick Hendrick during his battle with leukemia. I'm determined to pull through this and I appreciate everyone's concerns and prayers during this time. The first thing everyone asks me is, 'are you a smoker?' The answer is that I smoked my last cigarette way back in 1978 and since then I've hated being around smoking. I don't even allow anyone in my foursome to smoke on the golf course."
Parsons is an analyst on NBC and TNT's coverage of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing and hosts "Fast Talk with Benny Parsons" on the Performance Racing Network. He plans to continue his duties with NBC/TNT and PRN throughout his treatment. "Everyone I work with has been gracious and accommodating," said Parsons. "I plan to keep on talking about racing for as long as I can." Friends and fans wishing to send words of encouragement to Parsons can do so by e-mailing him at bp@goprn.com or on a special message board at NASCAR.com.(Turner Sports/NBC Sports/PRN PR)(7-26-2006)

**TineSeign** · 07-26-2006, 05:04 PM

That's sad to hear. I'm not a fan of his, but I hope he wins this battle.

**Noilemaillilm** · 07-26-2006, 05:04 PM

you can beat this BP

**Illisezek** · 07-27-2006, 09:35 PM

Best of luck BP.

**putza** · 07-27-2006, 09:47 PM

Not a fan but I am sure he will see his way through all of this as many have.

**Ubgvuncd** · 07-30-2006, 04:27 AM

Get well Benny.

Hope to hear you cheering for the number 8 for 5 hours on NBC before the end of the season..

07-26-2006, 05:00 PM	#1
saturninus.ribb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	Benny Parsons diagnosed with lung cancer. I found this on Jayski this morning. 1973 NASCAR Champion Benny Parsons Battling Lung Cancer: Benny Parsons is all about winning. He's the 1973 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion; a Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 winner; and, in recent years, has emerged as one of NASCAR's leading television and radio commentators.Now, Parsons is calling upon that winning attitude as he battles lung cancer. Parsons, 65, had experienced difficulty breathing and, after consulting with physicians, was informed by his family doctor, Dr. Scott Moss of Charlotte, that he has the disease. His treatment regimen starts immediately. "Needless to say this was a huge shock," said Parsons. "I've got a great deal of faith in all of my physicians, including Dr. Steven Limenpani, who treated NASCAR car owner Rick Hendrick during his battle with leukemia. I'm determined to pull through this and I appreciate everyone's concerns and prayers during this time. The first thing everyone asks me is, 'are you a smoker?' The answer is that I smoked my last cigarette way back in 1978 and since then I've hated being around smoking. I don't even allow anyone in my foursome to smoke on the golf course." Parsons is an analyst on NBC and TNT's coverage of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing and hosts "Fast Talk with Benny Parsons" on the Performance Racing Network. He plans to continue his duties with NBC/TNT and PRN throughout his treatment. "Everyone I work with has been gracious and accommodating," said Parsons. "I plan to keep on talking about racing for as long as I can." Friends and fans wishing to send words of encouragement to Parsons can do so by e-mailing him at bp@goprn.com or on a special message board at NASCAR.com.(Turner Sports/NBC Sports/PRN PR)(7-26-2006) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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TineSeign Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	That's sad to hear. I'm not a fan of his, but I hope he wins this battle. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Noilemaillilm Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	you can beat this BP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-27-2006, 09:35 PM	#4
Illisezek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	Best of luck BP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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putza Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 383 Senior Member	Not a fan but I am sure he will see his way through all of this as many have. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-30-2006, 04:27 AM	#6
Ubgvuncd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 643 Senior Member	Get well Benny. Hope to hear you cheering for the number 8 for 5 hours on NBC before the end of the season.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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