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ESPN's Chris Mortensen says he's beaten back cancer enough to work again
ESPN's Chris Mortensen says he's beaten back cancer enough to work again
ESPN's Chris Mortensen will be calling NFL games again soon.(Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)ESPN's Chris Mortensen announced Wednesday that treatments for his throat cancer have gone well enough that he is ready to go back to work this fall, just in time for the start of football season, although he doesn't yet have a specific date for his return.The veteran NFL reporter and analyst has been on a leave of absence for several months, following the January diagnosis of the disease.Mortensen has been receiving treatments at Houston's M.D.
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Chris Mortensen cancer "zero detection" plans return for 2016 NFL season
Chris Mortensen cancer "zero detection" plans return for 2016 NFL season
Aug 6, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; 2016 Dick McCann Award winner for Po Football broadcasting Chris Mortensen (L) talks with Denver Broncos former quarterback Payton Manning (R) during the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsESPN Senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen plans to resume covering the NFL, less than a year after being diagnosed with throat cancer.Last January, ESPN senior NFL reporter Chris Mortensen announced he was taking a leave of absence.He was diagnosed with Stage IV throat cancer.
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ESPN's Chris Mortensen gets best news in cancer battle
ESPN's Chris Mortensen gets best news in cancer battle
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen says his throat cancer has been "virtually reduced to zero detection."Mortensen was diagnosed in January and underwent intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments.He has been on a leave of absence from the network.He says he anticipates returning for NFL coverage "on a limited basis" this season."I do have scheduled exams and scans during the next three months to monitor my status," he says, "but my oncologists have directed me to recover and rehab from the treatments that have resulted in lengthy hospitalization, significant weight loss, strength, endurance and related health issues.
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