By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-06 18:37:56 | Updated at 2026-08-06 20:24:22
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Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale has shared a positive health update after previously revealing that he was battling cancer for a fifth time.
Back in April, the 87-year-old shared biopsy results that confirmed the presence of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity - one year on from being declared cancer-free.
In his first update since revealing the diagnosis, Vitale has now revealed that recent blood tests came back 'very good'.
Taking to X on Wednesday, Vitale wrote: 'Just received good news from my oncologist that my bloodwork results were very good. I keep [praying] that the Immuno Therapy treatments are very effective in wiping out the cancer.'
His post quickly went viral on social media as fans rushed to congratulate him on the news and send their well wishes for the rest of his recovery journey.
One fan said: 'This is great news! I'm so happy to hear the treatment is working! Hopefully you'll be done with the treatments soon, in remission and back behind the microphone where you belong.'
Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale has shared a positive health update after previously revealing that he was battling cancer for a fifth time
He's been a broadcaster for ESPN since 1979 - the same year the company was founded
Vitale underwent his first battle with cancer in August 2021 - where doctors removed a melanoma that was discovered. In October of the same year, Vitale revealed he had been diagnosed with lymphoma which he'd seek treatment to combat.
Then, in December of the same year, he was diagnosed with pre-cancerous dysplasia and ulcerous lesions on his vocal cords and lost his voice for four months.
By August 2022, he was declared 'cancer free' for the first time.
However, cancer came back in July of 2023 in the form of laryngeal cancer which required weeks of radiation therapy. He was declared free from the disease a second time in December of that year.
A third battle with cancer began on June 28, 2024 when he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer. He finished his third battle in December of that year.
The beloved college basketball commentator was previously the head coach at the University of Detroit Mercy before serving as the head coach of the Detroit Pistons.
He's been a broadcaster for ESPN since 1979 - the same year the company was founded.
Vitale called his first NCAA Tournament game on television this year when he joined Brian Anderson and Charles Barkley for a First Four game between NC State and Texas in March.
