Veteran ESPN announcer Dick Vitale announced on social media on Friday that a new biopsy had revealed new cancer.
The 85-year-old iconic sports anchor announced that he would undergo surgery to treat new cancer found in one of his lymph nodes. share News on X, formerly known as Twitter, revealed the results of a recent biopsy.
The report of my neck lymph node biopsy has come in. It is cancer. I am grateful for the outpouring of loving support from my family, friends and my own family. translation: My colleagues, I will win this battle. 🙏🙏🙏 My surgery on Tuesday will be a success. Thank you for all your prayers.
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 28, 2024
Vitale also shared his own story of resilience and determination on Instagram.
“Obviously it's not the news I wanted, but I'm going to do everything in my control to win this new fight. 🙏🙏🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who's on my side, it means a lot to me,” he said. I have written.
For Vitale, this latest health issue comes after a series of battles with cancer. Less than a year ago, he announced he was cancer-free after undergoing radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer. But the treatment severely affected his voice, leading him to focus on his recovery. people report. (Related: He's back! College basketball legend announces cancer-free status and returns to TV)
After battling melanoma, Vitale announced his lymphoma diagnosis in October 2021. By August 2022, the lymphoma was in remission, according to People magazine.
