Boston radio host Marc Bertrand announces thyroid cancer diagnosis

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.

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