NEW YORK (AP) -- ESPN anchor Stuart Scott will return to the air Friday night after an emergency appendectomy last month revealed a malignant tumor.
Scott had to leave the Monday Night Football game between Miami and Pittsburgh on Nov. 26 to have his appendix removed. Doctors discovered the tumor during surgery and a second, precautionary surgery followed to eliminate surrounding tissue.
Scott will undergo preventive chemotherapy this winter.
"Stuart's doctors are confident they have removed the cancerous tissue," ESPN executive vice president Norby Williamson said. "He's assured his fans and friends and colleagues that he's going to continue to return to his assignments."
Scott plans to anchor Friday night's NBA doubleheader, and will begin hosting an NBA studio show on ABC on Christmas Day. Mark Jones, who has been handling some of the network's basketball coverage, will replace Scott if necessary.
"Talk about a shocker. But I feel good, am in great hands medically and the doctors are confident they got all the bad stuff," Scott said in a network release. "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."
