Bryant Gumbel says he has lung cancer

Created on Thursday, 10 December 2009 12:03 Last Updated on Monday, 03 December 2012 19:19 Published on Thursday, 10 December 2009 12:03 Written by Associated Press Hits: 1886

NEW YORK (AP)—Bryant Gumbel says he’s recovering from lung cancer surgery and treatment.

The former “Today” show anchor says a malignant tumor and part of his lung were removed two months ago. He revealed his condition to Kelly Ripa while he was subbing for co-host Regis Philbin on “Live With Regis and Kelly” on Tuesday.

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Gumbel says he had preferred to keep his condition private and only told Ripa backstage to explain why he couldn’t dance with her during a segment on the show.

The 61-year-old Gumbel says he’s meeting with his surgeon and oncologist next week and hopes to be cleared to play golf soon.

He is the host of HBO’s “Real Sports.”