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 tears when he delivered it because as cancer patients, you know that call is nerve-wracking. … I’m on cloud nine – celebration time tonight. I’m going to have a great Italian dinner, man. I feel like I won the national championship.”
The 85-year-old Vitale has dealt with multiple cancer diagnoses over the last few years. As chronicled by USA TODAY, Vitale initially had surgery to remove melanoma in the summer of 2021. In October 2021, Vitale was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Vitale revealed ulcerous lesions on his vocal cords in 2021. In July 2023, he was diagnosed with cancer in his vocal cords. In July 2024, a neck lymph node biopsy revealed cancer.
The numerous health issues caused Vitale to step away from broadcasting at times over the past few years. He was understandably emotional at the ACC Tournament in March.
It’s been like, to me, a miracle, really, to sit here with you guys,” Vitale said. “I can’t tell you how much it meant to me. It’s been unbelievable. A tough 3 years, those 4 cancer battles that I don’t wish on anybody. Cancer sucks. I’ll tell you this. Anybody battling cancer, please listen. Think positive always and have faith and believe. And if you’re out there as a person that knows somebody with cancer, send him a text message. Send him a phone call, or make a phone call. The bottom line, it means so much.
College basketball fans everywhere are thrilled that Vitale has a clean bill of health.
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 @TheMontagGroup @KevinNegandhi @TheVCEO @TheVFoundation @WSB_Speakers @raycoletv pic.twitter.com/ObEhZ0hdTc
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 13, 2025Dick Vitale announces he is cancer-free: ‘I’m on cloud 9’ Saturday Down South.
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