Peter Kostis issued the following statement today:
“As many of you know, I have been absent from the last few CBS Sports golf telecasts. I fiercely try to keep my private life separate from my public life, but after hearing John Kruk talk about his testicular cancer last Sunday during the Red Sox-Yankees game, I decided to share my situation in hopes of spreading awareness of colon cancer.
“I am currently home recovering from successful surgery for colon cancer. It was detected early during a regular physical and colonoscopy. My great team of doctors in Phoenix will be putting me through preventative chemotherapy. Because of early detection the prognosis for a full recovery is excellent. I had zero symptoms or family history. I urge everyone, if you are over 50 get a regular colonoscopy exam whether you think you need one or not.
“I thank all of you who have sent messages, thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. I also want to thank my CBS Sports family, CBS management, the whole golf crew, and announcers have been fantastic in their support. I’ll be back as soon as humanly possible. In the meantime, please get checked out! Thank you, Peter.”
Mr. Kostis,
I wish you a speedy, complete recovery. I admire your work on CBS and am looking forward to your return.
Bill Hart
Surprise, AZ
Peter: So sorry to hear of your recent battle with Colon Cancer, but relieved to hear the detection came during the early stages and your surgery was successful! I’ll say a prayer for you as you go through the preventative chemotherapy process. I just had my first colonoscopy last week at age 56, and I’m very fortunate that my colon is in good condition. I never should have waited so long after my 50th to get in! Your words of advice to all of us are welcomed and appreciated – thank you for making the difficult decision to go public with your condition and offer the words of advice and wisdom! I’m an avid golfer and viewer and miss seeing and hearing you on the CBS broadcasts, but I look forward to seeing you on the air again soon when you make a full recovery! God Speed!
Sincerely,
Chris J. Boosalis
Maple Grove, Mn.