US EditionESPN's Dick Vitale shares he's cancer-free after recent scans
- Dick Vitale, a longtime college basketball commentator for ESPN, revealed in December 2024 that recent medical tests have confirmed he is free of cancer.
- Vitale underwent surgery for melanoma in 2021 and faced three additional cancer diagnoses, including lymphoma and vocal cord cancer, through 2023.
- He shared his cancer journey publicly on social media and expressed relief during an emotional ACC Championship broadcast earlier in 2024.
- Vitale said, "It's like to me a miracle to sit here with you guys" and described hearing the clean results as a moment that "brought me to tears."
- This announcement concludes a difficult health battle and underscores Vitale's ongoing role as a cancer research fundraiser and longtime ESPN figure since 1979.
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Congratulations Pouring In For ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale
Prayers For Dick Vitale (1:02) It's been an extremely long road for Dick Vitale, health wise, over the past several years.Dating back to 2021, the legendary college hoops broadcaster has battled with melanoma, lymphoma, vocal cord cancer and a cancerous lymph node in his neck. But that hasn't stopped the 85-year-old from fighting the good fight. Now, as of Tuesday, Dickie V is cancer-free."I can't believe it. I really am so excited," Vitale told…
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ESPN's Dick Vitale shares he's cancer-free after recent scans
Vitale, who has battled multiple forms of cancer in recent years, shared the news on social media Tuesday after receiving results from his bloodwork and scans.
Dick Vitale announces that doctors have declared him cancer-free - Nation of Blue
Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Tuesday that his doctors have declared him cancer-free. This is obviously incredible news for Vitale as he has battle several different types of cancer for the majority of the last five years. Here is Dickie V. announcing the wonderful news: My results have arrived from my SCAN & also my BLOODWORK. Dr Rick Brown the Head of Oncology @SMHCS shared with me his evaluation. @jksports @ESPNPR @TheMont…
Dick Vitale announces he is cancer-free: 'I'm on cloud 9'
Dick Vitale is excited as sports fans will ever see him in the college basketball offseason. The legendary ESPN broadcaster is finally able to say that he is cancer-free. A thrilled Vitale took to social media to share the big news. Dr. Rick Brown of Sarasota Memorial Hospital said the 4 magic words after reviewing Vitale’s bloodwork and recent scans. “I can’t believe it. I really am so excited,” Vitale said in Tuesday’s video. “It brought me to…
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