ESPN's Stuart Scott has cancer

[Glenn]

Maybe this is common knowledge, but I hadn't heard about it.

Also, save your "good, he deserves it" takes, please.

Scott will host NBA shows while undergoing chemotherapy

ESPN.com
Updated: December 20, 2007, 12:16 PM ET

ESPN anchor Stuart Scott is returning to work less than a month after an emergency appendectomy discovered a malignancy that will result in Scott undergoing chemotherapy this winter.

Following his appendectomy in late November, Scott had a second precautionary surgery to remove the tissue surrounding his appendix. Doctors treating Scott are confident any cancerous tissue was removed, but recommended preventative chemotherapy.

Scott was in Pittsburgh for a Nov. 26 game between the Steelers and Miami when he became ill.

"Talk about a shocker," Scott said. "But I feel good, am in great hands medically and the doctors are confident they got all the bad stuff. I'm not the type of guy to let this eat up my life. I've got strong faith and family and friends who are tackling this with me. I can't find the words to express how much I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers. I probably won't be able to get back to you all; but know it means a ton."

Scott will host Friday night's ESPN NBA coverage, and lead the coverage of ABC's Christmas Day studio show.

Said ESPN president George Bodenheimer: " Stuart is approaching this fight with the same passion and energy we see on air. We're all encouraged that he is feeling so strong. He knows he has our full support and we look forward to the day when this is all behind him."

[Timone]

Wow, that sucks. I feel like shit for speculating as to why he's been out.

Get better Stu.

[Zip Goshboots]

I can't stand the guy, but I appreciate that he's a hard worker, is living a dream, and when he DOES sports, he does it well.

Hope he gets better quickly.

[CindyKate]

ernie johnson and now scott

but at least you won't notice scott losing hair, no?

[Tahoe]

Good Luck Stu

[Jethro34]

Ok, so he tries to hard most of the time, and he's getting stale, but I like Stu. Besides, contrasting Stephen A Smith, Stu is outstanding.

Wishing him the best.

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

Hopefully a quick recovery for ESPN's "face of the franchise" (now that Dan Patrick has left)

[Timone]

Nah, the "face of ESPN" is Chris Berman (unfortunately).

[Tahoe]

Linda Cohn is HOT! NOT REALLY, SHE IS A HO!

[Timone]

I know you did not just call that CUNT hot.

*hates Linda Cohn*