Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale revealed earlier this week that he has vocal cord cancer.
Vitale said he will need six weeks of radiation treatment and that his particular cancer has a very high cure rate.
In recent years, Vitale has dealt with melanoma and lymphoma.
This is an update on my meeting today with Dr ZEITELS. Though I was disappointed with the pathology report, I plan on winning this battle like I did vs Melanoma & Lymphoma ! pic.twitter.com/pu61XJSm43
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 12, 2023
Thanks to @GMA especially @RobinRoberts as they did a segment about my battle with vocal cord cancer .1st time I worked with Robin @espn I knew she was heading for stardom .A fabulous lady who has had her share of battles. @TheVFoundation pic.twitter.com/mWlRP9UMDQ
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 13, 2023
Vitale said he will be on total voice rest for the next 6-8 weeks:
My means of communication FRUSTRATING ! @ESPNPR I always think how blessed I am so many have it a lot tougher . CANCER flat out SUCKS! pic.twitter.com/3djp387SYN
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 15, 2023
