Dick Vitale, a former college basketball coach and beloved ESPN broadcaster, shared a scary health update on Wednesday.
In a statement shared by ESPN, Vitale began by detailing how he “always feels so grateful for the amount of love and support I have received in my life, especially in recent years through my health issues.”
“I try to share information about the steps in my journey as a way to help others and to make everyone understand how physically and emotionally grueling that the process can be for anyone going through challenges,” Vitale continued. “Like countless others, each time I go for any kind of test, I am a nervous wreck. The latest example is my scans last week. The anxiousness you feel about the uncertainty is off the charts. You just never know what’s next, and it can be surprising and scary.”
The broadcaster added that he feels “great physically and sharp mentally,” but his tests, which included a PET scan, a CAT scan, and two MRIs, showed some “abnormalities.”
Dick Vitale Reveals What’s Next After Concerning Results
In the statement, Vitale added that following the “abnormalities” in the tests, doctors have recommended “some additional testing to determine next steps.”
“I’m hoping for the best, and we will see what the roadmap looks like after an upcoming biopsy,” he added. “As always, I plan to remain as active as ever and fight as hard as can be.”
Vitale further preached the importance of The V Foundation for Cancer Research and thanked fans for their continued support.
“Most important, your love and prayers mean so much to so many people, including me. Stay positive, approach life with passion,and treat each day with the appreciation it deserves,” Vitale shared. “Thanks for caring.”
Dick Vitale’s Health Challenges
In 2021, Vitale’s cancer battle began. A dermatologist performed a biopsy and discovered a melanoma above his nose, which was ultimately removed. A few weeks later, he was diagnosed with lymphoma, which is a type of blood cancer. He underwent chemotherapy, sharing continuous updates about his health, including the good and the bad.
In 2022, Vitale announced that he was cancer-free, but it returned in 2023, when he was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer and underwent radiation as well as surgery. Later that year, he announced that the vocal cord cancer was gone, but he underwent surgery once again in 2024 after a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
Fans Send Well Wishes To Dick Vitale
“Our teammate. Our friend. We love you, @DickieV. In your corner, always,” the official ESPN account commented.
“Keep up the fight, Dickie V, you are an inspiration to many,” one person shared.
“The best to ever do it. We love you Dickie,” another person posted.
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