Journalist Tom Brokaw revealed some "encouraging news" on Sunday, sharing that after months of battling sickness, his cancer was in remission, E! News reported. 

Brokaw, an NBC News Special correspondent, was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August 2013, a rare type of cancer that affected the body's bone marrow, specifically the blood cells. He revealed in February that he was undergoing treatment.

After months, it seemed like the treatments had done their part as Brokaw wrote a letter to NBC News to give them an update about his health.

The letter, which he signed as "T Bone" and addressed to his "NBC Family," stated that he will be able to face the New Year as his cancer is in remission. All that was left now was to go on a drug maintenance regimen to make sure the cancer stayed that way. He also expressed his gratitude to the hospitals and doctors that helped him get better.

Brokaw was the solo anchor for NBC's "Nightly News" for 21 years before Brian Williams took over in 2004. He then became a correspondent for NBC News, according to E! News.

After his diagnosis and in between treatments, Brokaw continued working for NBC News, made public appearances and also appeared several times on the "Today" show. He interviewed actress Angelina Jolie several weeks ago and even took part in the election night coverage last month.

Last week, he was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for his contributions to journalism.

Brokaw kept his health matters private, but provided updates every once in a while, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Prior to the letter he sent out, he last shared in September that the cancer was almost completely under control.

He stated at the time that while it appeared the cancer was gone, it would never go away completely and needed to be managed. But the newsman added that overall his prognosis was improving.