ESPN Legend Dick Vitale Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Plan on Winning This Battle’ | Dick Vitale, ESPN, Sports | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos

Dick Vitale has been diagnosed with cancer again.

On Monday (April 13), the 86-year-old legendary ESPN commentator announced that doctors found cancer in his lungs and liver after undergoing a biopsy last week.

“Today, my oncologist, Dr. Brown informed me that my biopsy results have confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in my lung and liver cavity,” Dick shared in a statement through ESPN. “I will be starting immunotherapy shortly and I plan on winning this battle.”

Keep reading to find out more…The diagnosis comes after Dick revealed last week that a PET scan, CAT scan and two MRIs had shown “abnormalities” in his lungs.

This is now the fifth time Dick has been diagnosed with cancer. He was declared cancer-free last year and made his return to broadcasting, most recently in the First Four game between Texas and North Carolina State.

“I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer,” Dick wrote in his statement. “I’m four-for-four and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it five-for-five.”

“I am truly overwhelmed by the love, support, prayers and messages I’ve received from so many people,” he continued. “I’m incredibly blessed to have my family beside me, and my ESPN family – led by Chairman Jimmy Pitaro – has been absolutely terrific. Their support has inspired me to keep fighting and I will do everything in my power to win another battle.”

Dick concluded his message by sharing an update on how feels feeling, and spoke about raising money for kids battling cancer.

“The best news I can share today is this: I feel fantastic,” Dick shared. “At 86 years young, I’ve lived a hell of a life, and I’m more motivated than ever to raise money for kids battling cancer. No child should ever have to go through what I’ve experienced. I am grateful beyond words for all of the support I’ve received, and I’m already looking forward to this year’s annual Gala on May 1. I really feel we will raise $12 million to add to the $105 million we’ve already raised, all for pediatric cancer research.”