Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, 50, Gets A New Tattoo To Celebrate Beating Cancer. ‘Not this time DEATHY!’ Wrote One Of The Artists

“Thank you @dabsmyla @dansmithism,” he wrote.

Dabs Myla was the artist who drew the cartoon grim reaper and Dan Smith was the tattooist who brought it to life on Hoppus’ arm. They each made their own separate posts sharing pictures of the tattoo, with Myla’s making a more clear reference to Hoppus overcoming cancer.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by DABS MYLA (@dabsmyla)

“Honored to have drawn this character for our friend @markhoppus tattoo,” he wrote. “Not this time DEATHY!”

Mark Hoppus’ Cancer Journey

Hoppus was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in June 2021. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. There are many specific types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma  (DLBCL) being the most common. In fact, about 1 in every 3 lymphomas are of the diffuse large B-cell variety.

When Caught Early, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Is Highly Treatable

Thankfully, he entered remission after chemotherapy treatments and shared the news of his “all clear” in September, but he “still [has] to get screened every six months.”

But Hoppus has opened up about his difficult recovery from chemotherapy. Part of which included recovering from chemo brain, or brain fog a sense of mental cloudiness experienced by people treated with chemotherapy.

RELATED: Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Says He Accidentally Told the World About His Cancer Diagnosis Because of Brain Fog; What to Know About This Common Chemo Side Effect

"The chemo brain is just heartbreaking to me because I can feel myself diminished mentally right now," he previously said in an interview with GQ.

But despite his harrowing health battle, Hoppus has relished in the support he's received from friends and fans alike. He’s grateful to have been married to Everly for just over 20 years and have their 19-year-old son, Jack, as well as a flourishing career. In fact, he even felt like life was almost too good to be true before he was diagnosed with cancer.

"I had a really dark time after finding out," he told GQ. "I went through this whole period of like, not why me, but of course me. Why wouldn't it be me? We've had so much good luck and good fortune, and things have kind of fallen into place for me specifically for so long, that of course I was due. I was due for something tragic."

Understanding Mark Hoppus’ Cancer: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Lymphoma, in general, is a type of blood cancer. Blood cancers can affect the bone marrow, blood cells, lymph nodes and other parts of the lymphatic system. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society reports that every 3 minutes, one person in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.

More specifically, lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system that begins in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphoma begins when lymphocytes develop a genetic mutation that makes them multiply much faster than normal.

This mutation also forces older cells that would normally die to stay alive. From there, the quickly multiplying lymphocytes collect and build up in your lymph nodes, the small glands in your neck, armpits, and other parts of your body.

What Kind of Lymphoma Do You Have? Why Your Type Matters

There are more than 40 different types of the disease, but Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are the main two sub-categories with the latter being much more common. The type of white blood cells linked to the disease determines the distinction. If doctors are unable to detect the Reed-Sternberg cell a giant cell derived from B lymphocytes then it is categorized as Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

You might be at a higher risk for lymphoma if you:

• Have been infected with the HIV or Epstein-Barr virus
• Had an organ transplant
• Have a family history of lymphoma
• Have been treated with radiation or chemotherapy drugs for cancer in the past
• Have an autoimmune disease

Signs of Lymphoma

One thing to note about lymphomas is that this type of cancer often creeps in quietly, without symptoms. And even when symptoms do show up, they don't necessarily point directly to cancer. In a previous interview, Dr. Elise Chong, a medical oncologist at Penn Medicine, explained that lymphoma symptoms could be difficult to detect.

Sneaky Lymphoma Symptoms Often Lead to a Late Diagnosis

"The symptoms of lymphoma, especially if you have a low-grade lymphoma, often are no symptoms," Dr. Chong explained. "People say, but I feel completely fine, and that's very normal."

RELATED: Student, 21, Believed Her Persistent Cough Was from Chilly Air Conditioning, But It Was Cancer: 'I Was in Shock'

People with lymphoma do not always have symptoms, but common ones are:

• Swollen glands in your neck, armpit or groin
• Fever
• Chills
• Night sweats
• Unexplained weight loss
• Feeling tired
• Swelling in your stomach

No matter what, it's important to communicate anything unusual happening to your body with your doctor. Even if you think there's nothing to worry about, it's good to rule out the possibility of more serious issues.

Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.