Wade Boggs is cancer-free.
On Friday, Feb. 7, the former professional baseball player, 66, shared a health update via X after undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
“An extremely emotional day,” Boggs wrote. “I can’t thank my doctor’s Dr. Engleman and Dr. Heidenberg enough also to everyone for your thoughts and prayers Debbie and I are pleased to announce I am cancer free 💪🏻🙏.”
He added in a later post, “Home run 👍🏻🐓⚾️.”
Boggs revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2024.
At the time, the retired sportsman shared a prostate cancer patient’s leaflet in a post on X, writing, “I’ve never been a goal oriented person but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God I’m going to ring that damn bell 💪🏻🙏 #positiveattitude.”
He later shared a message thanking fans for their “overwhelming” support on the social media platform.
Boggs shared in a post on Nov. 13, 2024, that he had completed his cancer treatment.
“Praise God! Had my last treatment this morning now it’s in the hands of God 🙏,” he wrote. “Can’t thank my family, friends and my fans for your continued support throughout this difficult time. Also my wonderful team at Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute 💪🏻🙏.”
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Boggs was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame for his illustrious career in the sport in 2005.
The five-time battling champion made his debut in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox in 1982. He continued with the team for ten years before joining the New York Yankees in 1993 to 1997 and the Tampa Bay Ray Devils in 1998, per ESPN and Sportskeeda.
Boggs retired from baseball in 1999. He was also inducted into the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame in July 2023.
The Hall of Fame wrote in response to Bogg’s health update on X, “The best news for @ChickenMan3010 ❤️,” tagging the baseball star.
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