Dick Vitale reports positive update on cancer recovery progress

Dick Vitale provided a positive update regarding his cancer treatment on August 5, 2026. The veteran college basketball announcer shared that his latest bloodwork results were 'very good' and expressed hope that his immunotherapy treatments were effectively combating the cancer. Vitale has faced multiple cancer diagnoses over the past few years, including lymphoma, melanoma, and vocal-cord cancer, followed by lymph node cancer earlier in 2023. After being declared cancer-free in 2025, he had resumed some broadcasting activities but did not confirm any plans for future broadcasts in his recent statement.

• 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dick Vitale gives positive update on cancer treatment, says bloodwork was 'very good'