Former Miami Dolphins player Jim Mandich said he's receiving chemotherapy and that his 'talk-show days are done' but that he would love to continue announcing Dolphins games.
Former Miami Dolphins tight end Jim Mandich, one of South Florida's most popular sportscasters, said Tuesday he is battling cancer and will not return to his afternoon talk show on WQAM-560.
Mandich, 61, is receiving chemotherapy for a tumor in his bile duct, a tube that reaches from the liver to the small intestine. He hopes to know in a couple weeks how effectively the chemotherapy is working.
``I was led to believe there are a lot of positive outcomes with this condition,'' he said. ``My mind frame is strong. I feel very good. I'm surrounded by the best professionals at the Sylvester Center. I have a lot of love from family and friends.''
Health permitting, Mandich ``would love'' to continue announcing Dolphins games -- which are moving to WINZ-940 and WBGG-105.9 FM -- and might do occasional work on WQAM. But ``my talk-show days are done. It was a lot of fun.''
Miami Herald
