Arrr! Dick Vitale, bless his soul, declares a battle with vocal cord cancer! Still yearns to holler for college basketball!
2023-07-12
Avast ye, hearties! 'Tis with a heavy heart that I share tidings of Dick Vitale, the legendary scallywag o' college basketball, bein' struck by a vocal cord cancer! His surgery went down on Tuesday, and now he'll be facin' the wrath o' radiation treatments. Arrr, let's send him our best wishes!
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale, known for his passionate and energetic commentary, has revealed that he is facing his third battle with cancer, this time affecting his vocal cords. Despite previously overcoming melanoma and lymphoma, Vitale remains optimistic in his typical "Dickie V" fashion. In a tweet, he shared the tough news about his throat and explained that he would require six weeks of radiation treatment. However, he intends to "fight like hell" to be ready to call games when the college hoops season starts in the fall. Dr. Zeitels, Vitale's doctor, believes that this scenario is entirely possible and that radiation is the best course of action.The news of Vitale's diagnosis has prompted an outpouring of prayers and support from both fans and colleagues. Many sent well wishes after he underwent surgery on his throat to determine the cause of his vocal cord issues. ESPN colleague Kevin Negandhi encouraged people to send positive thoughts and prayers, acknowledging Vitale's resilience and strength.
Vitale had experienced vocal cord issues in the past, and they recently resurfaced. Following the surgery, he will be on total voice rest for six to eight weeks. Unfortunately, this means he will not be able to attend the ESPYS, an event he participated in last year to raise awareness about cancer. Nevertheless, Vitale remains grateful for the support of his immediate and ESPN families, as well as the dedicated team of medical experts who have positively impacted numerous lives.
This latest diagnosis comes after Vitale's battle with lymphoma in 2021, which followed successful surgeries to overcome melanoma. Despite facing the disease multiple times, Vitale continues to champion the fight against cancer and advocates for further research to combat this terrible illness.