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Dr. Drew reveals he was treated for prostate cancer

Dr. Drew Pinsky, pictured in September 2013. Getty Images

LOS ANGELES – Dr. Drew Pinsky says he had his prostate removed earlier this year after discovering he had cancer.

The host of HLN’s Dr. Drew on Call wrote Tuesday on the cable network’s site that he returned to work in 10 days after having a robotic prostatectomy in July.

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Pinsky says he’s now cancer-free and the only remnants from his surgery are six small scars on his torso.

The 55-year-old TV personality and addiction specialist previously appeared on such TV series as Loveline, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and Lifechangers.

Pinsky says he’s announcing his condition to raise awareness about prostate cancer among men.

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