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Longtime sports reporter Curt Sandoval revealed he's been quietly battling cancer since May.
"What a cancer diagnosis taught me. I always thought I had pretty good perspective on life. Then God tapped me on the shoulder around 1 May. My lymphoma has returned," the ABC7 icon shared via social media on Wednesday, July 22. "I’ve been off a lot this summer, enjoying vacation time and doing treatments."
Sandoval went on to share that the purpose of his announcement was to remind fans to "live day by day."
"We all need to put pride down and hug and tell every person you love, they are important in your life! The past is only something to learn from - not to live in," he wrote. "The loved ones in my inner circle have been amazing!!! Your calls and supporting words carried me more than you know!!!"
Sandoval — who joined ABC7 in 1999 — explained that his diagnosis was eye-opening and has forced him to slow down, prioritize sleep and maintain a healthy diet.
"Yes, I have lymphoma. I’m so grateful mine is still a slow-growing cancer. But that tap on the shoulder is real!!" he wrote."I’ll be back to work tomorrow. My ABC 7 family- has been nothing short of amazing, incredible and supportive!!! I rang the bell to put radiation in the rearview mirror!!! I still have some chemotherapy on the calendar in the fall."
