Former ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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This news was shared via Sport Illustrated's Chris Mannix, who did an interview with Woj and published the story on Thursday.
Reportedly, back in February he learned of the cancer diagnosis while doing a routine check-up, as the blood test showed his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels were elevated.
"When you hear 'cancer,' you think about it going through your body like Pac-Man," Wojnarowski said.
"Prostate cancer, it generally stays confined to your prostate and is typically slow growing."
Woj went on to say that he is receiving treatment, doing quarterly checkups, in addition to monitoring and improving eating habits and exercising. He also said that surgery may be an option moving forward.
Ultimately, Woj knew about this diagnosis before he retired from ESPN, but he specified that wasn't the reason for the career change.
At 55 years old, Wojnarowski shocked the sports world when he decided to step away from his job at ESPN (leaving behind a $7+ million per year salary) to start a new chapter in his life as General Manager of his Alma mater St. Bonaventure's men's basketball team, who so far on the season is 8-1.
"What I was doing, it just wasn't fulfilling anymore," Woj said in the SI interview. "I was just done. This is what gets me excited. To learn something new, to be part of something like this. It's a whole new challenge."
This update on Woj's health comes off the tragic news of NFL reporter Chris Mortensen's death in March following a battle with throat cancer.
"It made me remember that the job isn't everything," Wojnarowski said. "In the end, it's just going to be your family and close friends. And it's also, like, nobody gives a s***. Nobody remembers [breaking stories] in the end. It's just vapor."
According to TMZ, even Woj's family encouraged him to retire, as his son told him, "People think your job is great. I think your job f***ing sucks. Retire and go travel with Mom."
Support from fans have flooded in as people are praying for the legendary Woj.
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