Marc Bertrand announced is battling cancer. The 98.5 The Sports Hub co-host revealed the diagnosis live on the air Wednesday.
What We Know: Bertrand revealed the diagnosis during Wednesday’s broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub. He has papillary thyroid cancer, discovered a couple of months ago. Consequently, he will undergo an ablation procedure this week. Notably, Bertrand joined the station in 2009 and has co-hosted Zolak and Bertrand with Scott Zolak since February 2015. Bertrand said he is aiming to be back on the air next Wednesday, the day the Patriots open the regular season.
What They Said: (all quotes via 98.5 The Sports Hub)
98.5 The Sports Hub host Marc Bertrand announcing his cancer diagnosis: “I don’t need it to be a big deal. I don’t want it to be a big deal. But here it goes. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer a couple of months ago. It’s the most common type of thyroid cancer and it is highly treatable so before anybody starts to worry about me — especially Zo, he loves to worry about me a lot — you can rest assured it’s gonna be fine.”
98.5 The Sports Hub host Marc Bertrand expects to be fine: “It is treatable, I am an excellent hands, and I am expecting this to soon be behind me in a short amount of time.”
98.5 The Sports Hub host Marc Bertrand encourages people to get checked: “Some people don’t have the ability or the insurance coverage to do it, and I totally understand that. But if fear is your reason, it’s not a good reason. It’s not a good reason to do it.”
What Remains Unclear: Bertrand shared no additional medical specifics beyond the ablation procedure. Whether or not Bertrand will require more time off following the procedure is unknown.
What It Means: For 98.5 The Sports Hub, Bertrand’s openness reinforces the trust his audience places in the Zolak and Bertrand brand. Moreover, his message about screenings extends beyond sports radio, urging listeners toward proactive health checks. Ultimately, Bertrand’s candor turns a personal health scare into a public service moment. We hope for a successful procedure and recovery for Marc Bertrand.
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