Legendary ESPN college basketball character Dick Vitale disclosure At the end of December, he took a break from the game to regain his voice after Dr. Steven Zeitels, a throat specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital diagnosed the 82-year-old man with “Precancerous dysplasia” on the vocal cords”.
Vitale, who recently underwent cancer treatment, gave an update on her condition to ESPN front row on Monday and confirmed that he will be out of action for the rest of the season.
“Dr Z. gave the news that although the rest of the people were really helpful, I needed to say ‘TO, Baby!’ Much longer. And I’m sure I’ll need surgery soon to correct the dysplasia and ulcerative damage of the vocal cords,” Vitale said. His next follow-up visit is scheduled for February 16, and he is expected to have surgery at some point after that date.
“My throat condition is clearly on the right track and Dr. Z. is very optimistic that the condition can be successfully treated to keep me strong for the 2022-23 season on ESPN,” Vitale added. . He vowed to provide more updates on his condition and condition on the road.
While ESPN collegiate basketball broadcasts won’t be the same in the spring, it is hoped that fans will hear Vitale’s voice again later this year as games resume into season. collect.
