Jerry Howarth credits MRI for early prostate cancer diagnosis

By News Staff

Posted Nov 16, 2016 05:22:17 AM.

Last Updated Nov 16, 2016 09:02:08 AM.

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One of the most recognizable voices in baseball says he’s now in a fight in with cancer.

Blue Jays radio play by play announcer Jerry Howarth tells CTV News he will begin receiving treatment for prostate cancer.

The 70-year-old credits an MRI for an early diagnosis.

Howarth says he will have surgery next week to try to remove the growth.

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