Dick Vitale has not been able to call college basketball games for much of the year due to a cancer diagnosis. Recently he updated fans on his treatment and announced he would be undergoing vocal cord surgery. The surgery seemed to go well and he was released from Mass General Hospital on Wednesday morning. Well wishes from fans flooded into the legendary ESPN college basketball personality and commentator’s Twitter account.
Sorry due to discomfort from surgery I I’ll be limited on social media . Love ALL of u that have sent me ??? & ?????? It was a 3 hr surgery Dr Zeitels said was tough but got what he needed vs Dysplasia & ulcerated lesions / must do 4 week voice rest .@ESPNPR pic.twitter.com/uDjfbGXmzU
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 16, 2022
I just was released from at Mass General Hospital ! ?@MGH? is #awesomebaby Thank You for your outstanding service . pic.twitter.com/hNbG8BSU4N
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 16, 2022
Dick Vitale attempted to return to the booth this season, but after some games, he was forced to withdraw for the season. His treatment will continue and he still holds out hope that he will be able to return to the booth next season to call college basketball games. College basketball games on ESPN just don’t feel the same without the iconic legend’s voice lending his talent to the game.
THANKS to so many that have been such a great deal of HELP in my 4 battles : bile duct blockage -Melanoma-Lymphoma -Vocal Cord surgery ! With all the ?????????I plan on winning the various battles .God Bless ! ?@amyuf? ??@jksports? ? https://t.co/b5DHlfwsEf
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 16, 2022
Dick Vitale has raised plenty of money in the fight against cancer and now battles it himself. We here at Def Pen Sports wish him the best in his recovery and hopeful return to the booth next year.
