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Dick Vitale Provides Optimistic Update After Chemotherapy From His Doctors

College basketball this season just hasn’t been the same without Dick Vitale on the mic.

Vitale was diagnosed with lymphoma back in October, causing him to only announce a couple games this season before his doctors told him he needs to rest his voice.

Vitale spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim about his chemotherapy treatments, along with some updates from his doctors. Vitale provided his answers through typed messages since he continues to rest his voice.

”[Dr. Rick Brown] said my blood counts post chemotherapy have been really good . He is very optimistic that I will be in remission after my chemo treatments .