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Dick Vitale spoke publicly for the first time in seven months with the Massachusetts General Hospital doctor who treated him for cancer and announced he will return to the broadcast table in November.Related video above: Vitale announced a lymphoma diagnosis in 2021The legendary ESPN basketball sportscaster was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer in July and has previously had lengthy battles with lymphoma and melanoma.“I am emotional. I am excited. I didn’t speak, now you have to understand, for seven months, and you are the first people hearing my voice in a long, long time,” Vitale said in a video posted on X.Dr. Steven Zeitels, director of the MGH Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation Center, said Vitale has done “remarkably well” and that his vocal tissues were mostly healed.“I see no evidence of the cancer whatsoever, but we are going to watch this for a while,” Zeitels said as the pair sat in an exam room. “Given the remarkable recovery he has had in the last few weeks, the best pathway now is patience, and let’s see how Dick can heal himself and get back to what he loves to do, which is being with all of you and announcing.”Vitale said he plans to return to work on Nov. 28 when the Miami Hurricanes take on the Kentucky Wildcats at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. “I hope and pray that I can be there. I plan on being there and I plan on being, really, in moderation up until that time,” Vitale said. “I love all of you, and thank all of you for your prayers.”Vitale added the treatment has been tough.“I just say have faith, think positive, and I’ve tried to do that.” Zietels also treated singers Adele, Steven Tyler, Sam Smith and actress Julie Andrews.
Dick Vitale spoke publicly for the first time in seven months with the Massachusetts General Hospital doctor who treated him for cancer and announced he will return to the broadcast table in November.
Related video above: Vitale announced a lymphoma diagnosis in 2021
The legendary ESPN basketball sportscaster was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer in July and has previously had lengthy battles with lymphoma and melanoma.
“I am emotional. I am excited. I didn’t speak, now you have to understand, for seven months, and you are the first people hearing my voice in a long, long time,” Vitale said in a video posted on X.
Dr. Steven Zeitels, director of the MGH Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation Center, said Vitale has done “remarkably well” and that his vocal tissues were mostly healed.
“I see no evidence of the cancer whatsoever, but we are going to watch this for a while,” Zeitels said as the pair sat in an exam room. “Given the remarkable recovery he has had in the last few weeks, the best pathway now is patience, and let’s see how Dick can heal himself and get back to what he loves to do, which is being with all of you and announcing.”
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Vitale said he plans to return to work on Nov. 28 when the Miami Hurricanes take on the Kentucky Wildcats at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
“I hope and pray that I can be there. I plan on being there and I plan on being, really, in moderation up until that time,” Vitale said. “I love all of you, and thank all of you for your prayers.”
Vitale added the treatment has been tough.
“I just say have faith, think positive, and I’ve tried to do that.”
Zietels also treated singers Adele, Steven Tyler, Sam Smith and actress Julie Andrews.
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