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Iconic ESPN announcer vows to go ‘5-for-5′ to beat new cancer diagnosis
The Hall of Famer said a biopsy found melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, and he will start immunotherapy next week.
- On Monday, legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he has been diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will begin immunotherapy next week.
- Vitale, who was declared cancer-free last year, has previously battled vocal cord and lymph node cancer diagnoses over recent years.
- Routine tests including PET, CAT scans, and MRIs revealed abnormalities, and a biopsy conducted in Sarasota confirmed the melanoma diagnosis.
- Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and the ESPN family are providing support as Vitale prepares for treatment, with the broadcaster stating he is "fully confident" he will "win" this battle.
- Vitale recently signed a contract extension through 2027-28 and called his first NCAA tournament game last month, planning to remain active during his treatment.
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College Basketball Legend Announces New Cancer Diagnosis
Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale on Monday disclosed a new cancer diagnosis. Vitale revealed he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will start immunotherapy soon. “I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer,” Vitale said in a statement, according to ESPN. “I’m four-for-four and...
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