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Red Sox legend Wade Boggs has been diagnosed with prostate cancer

Boston Red Sox legend Wade Boggs announced Saturday that he has prostate cancer. The former Red Sox third baseman and Hall of Famer announced his diagnosis on social media. “I have never been a goal-oriented person, but with the strength and support of my family and my faith in God, I am going to ring that damn bell,” Boggs posted on X. His wife, Debbie, told SportsCenter 5 that the prostate cancer was discovered thanks to a routine exam. She said her husband's doctor observed a rising PSA level — the blood test used to detect prostate cancer — and after an MRI and biopsy, the diagnosis was confirmed with a Gleason score of 7. “A Gleason score of 7 is often associated with an intermediate risk of prostate cancer,” said Dr. Alicia Morgans of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Although I don't know the other aspects of that staging for him, I would say that we often use things like surgery or radiation to treat the entire prostate and try to get rid of every single prostate cancer cell. And we do that with the intent of curing somebody.” Boggs will receive local radiation. Boggs, 66, played for the Red Sox from 1982 through the 1992 season. He is a 12-time All-Star and 5-time batting champion. Boggs' number is no longer used at Fenway Park. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For more information on prostate cancer and prevention, click here.

BOSTON —

Boston Red Sox legend Wade Boggs announced on Saturday that he has prostate cancer.

The former Red Sox third baseman and Hall of Famer announced his diagnosis on social media.

“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,” Boggs posted on X.

His wife, Debbie, told SportsCenter 5 that the prostate cancer was discovered during a routine exam. She said her husband's doctor observed a rising PSA level – the blood test used to detect prostate cancer – and after an MRI and biopsy, the diagnosis was confirmed with a Gleason score of 7.

“A Gleason score of 7 is often associated with an intermediate risk of prostate cancer,” said Dr. Alicia Morgans of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Although I don't know the other aspects of that staging for it, I would say that we often use things like surgery or radiation to treat the entire prostate and try to remove every last prostate cancer cell. And we do that with the intention of curing someone.”

Boggs is receiving local radiation.

Boggs, 66, played for the Red Sox from 1982 through the 1992 season.

He is a 12-time All-Star and 5-time batting champion. Boggs' number is no longer used at Fenway Park.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Click here for more information about prostate cancer and screenings.

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