Healing Thoughts For Lin Brehmer

• Our thoughts are with Lin Brehmer, a three-decade fixture on Audacy Triple A WXRT (93XRT)/Chicago, who announced he will be taking a leave of absence from his midday show as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer.

In a message posted to WXRT’s website, Brehmer said, “I have been fighting prostate cancer for several years. I have worked through various radiation treatments, biopsies, CT Scans, MRI’s and drug therapies. The cancer was caught early, treated early, but it has spread places one would rather it did not spread.” He continued, “Starting Monday I will begin a long period of chemotherapy. It is necessary for me to take a leave of absence from my radio show. I have the full support of my family and friends and WXRT to see me through my medical sabbatical. What can you do? Only this. Afford me the kindness you have always shown me.”

In closing, Brehmer said, “I will miss spending time with you every day, but hopefully, this too will pass and one day down the road, I will announce brightly on the airwaves of 93XRT, ‘It’s Friday. It’s Great to be Alive.'”

Brehmer’s serious health issue is the latest major challenge to face WXRT this year — in late May, 36-year station veteran Richard Milne announced his resignation as morning host in order to care for his ailing wife, Charlene.

The Chicago Sun-Times has further information on Brehmer’s situation.