Illinois assistant coach Ben Miller’s health-related leave will extend through the 2022 season, the program announced Tuesday.
Miller was diagnosed with colon cancer in February, but the team says he will stay in communication with the staff and players when possible.
“The past few months away from football have been difficult, but it has given me time to be with my family and focus on my health,” said Miller in a statement. “Treatment is going as planned, and I’m fortunate to be receiving the very best treatment by world-class physicians.”
Miller said he has completed four months of chemotherapy and is planning to have liver surgery next month.