Blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus says he is 'cancer free'

Authored by nbcnews.com and submitted by nbcnews

Blink-182 vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus announced Wednesday that he is "cancer free," six months after beginning chemotherapy.

"Just saw my oncologist and I'm cancer free!!" Hoppus said on Instagram and Twitter. "Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love."

Hoppus said he will continue to get scanned biannually.

The bassist-vocalist has been public about his cancer diagnosis and treatment.

He announced in June that he had been undergoing chemotherapy for three months. “It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this,” he wrote at the time.

Just last week, Hoppus shared his discomfort with chemotherapy treatment in a tweet. "Damn," he wrote. "Getting pumped full of poison every three weeks is my normal."

Today I’m grateful to not be going in for chemotherapy. It’s been three weeks since my last treatment. Normally I’d be going in today. “Normally.” Damn. Getting pumped full of poison every three weeks is my normal.

On the 29th I get scanned and will know if it worked.

😬🙏🏻 — ϻ𝔞Ⓡ𝔨 𝐇𝑜Ƥ𝐩ย𝓼 (@markhoppus) September 16, 2021

The news of Hoppus' announcement on Wednesday brought a flood of congratulations on social media.

"Just the best," singer-songwriter John Mayer wrote in the comments of Hoppus' Instagram post.

One Republic lead vocalist Ryan Tedder wrote "WWWWWWWWWW" in response to Hoppus' request for "a W in the chat"

Actor Adam Devine, who spoke publicly about his father's battle with cancer, wrote "YES!!! Thank God!"

WeddingUsed on September 30th, 2021 at 01:54 UTC »

I know it's not him who provides the vocals, but, "Forever, and ever! Let's make this last forever!"

Ascenser on September 30th, 2021 at 01:30 UTC »

It also brought him and Tom back closer together... Again.

MikeFromSuburbia on September 30th, 2021 at 01:01 UTC »

LETS GOO