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Popular Pittsburgh Radio Host Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
The veteran radio presence recently suffered a stroke.
PITTSBURGH, PA - KDKA-AM radio personality Mike Pintek announced Wednesday he is taking a leave of absence from his afternoon talk show to concentrate on his battle with inoperable pancreatic cancer.
“At this point, I need to take some time and really focus on my health,” he said in a release on the station website.
Pintek disclosed that he also is recuperating from a recent stroke and plans to return to chemotherapy when his rehabilitation is complete.
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Pintek has been with KDKA in various roles for more than three decades. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May of 2017.
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