Boston radio host Marc Bertrand announces thyroid cancer diagnosis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Boston radio host Marc Bertrand announced during Wednesday’s midday show on 98.5 The Sports Hub that he has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. Bertrand, who co-hosts alongside Scott Zolak, stated that the condition is highly treatable and he expects the medical issue to be resolved soon. Despite having no symptoms, the broadcaster decided to share his health news after receiving multiple check-ins from peers and an encouraging message from a listener about the importance of medical screenings. He is scheduled to undergo an ablation procedure and intends to return to his broadcast duties before the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks. Bertrand utilized his platform to urge his audience to prioritize preventative health screenings despite any personal fears regarding test results.
- •Marc Bertrand revealed his papillary thyroid cancer diagnosis on Wednesday.
- •The 98.5 The Sports Hub host plans to return to the air before the New England Patriots season opener.
- •Bertrand is scheduled for an upcoming ablation procedure to treat the condition.
- •He encouraged his audience to undergo recommended health screenings regardless of fear.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Sports Hub host Marc Bertrand reveals thyroid cancer diagnosis
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Boston radio host Marc Bertrand reveals cancer diagnosis, encourages others to get screened
"Marc Bertrand, who co-hosts the midday show for Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub alongside Scott Zolak, announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer near the end of his show on Wednesday. Bertrand began by assuring the audience that he was going to be fine, and saying that he didn’t initially plan on sharing the…
"Listening to 'Zolak and Bertrand' and wondering where Bertrand is? Here's the answer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:41 PMSports Hub host Marc Bertrand reveals thyroid cancer diagnosis
Listening to 'Zolak and Bertrand' and wondering where Bertrand is? Here's the answer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:01 AMBoston radio host Marc Bertrand reveals cancer diagnosis, encourages others to get screened
Marc Bertrand, who co-hosts the midday show for Boston’s 98.5 The Sports Hub alongside Scott Zolak, announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer near the end of his show on Wednesday. Bertrand began by assuring the audience that he was going to be fine, and saying that he didn’t initially plan on sharing the…
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