"Just had a scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS. He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being at courtside for ...

"Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS," Vitale tweeted. "He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being ...

They have to be able to insert an endotracheal tube quickly and efficiently, without damaging sensitive structures like the vocal cords. It’s a tricky skill to master without a ton of practice.

Vitale, who in December was declared free of vocal cord cancer, was cleared to resume broadcasting on Wednesday after a scope of his vocal cords by Dr. Steven Zeitels. “Just had a scope of my ...