(WJW) -- FOX 8's Wayne Dawson is sharing what he calls a "moment of transparency" as he awaits reconstructive surgery of his chin and teeth following a battle with oral cancer.

The long-time new anchor was declared cancer-free in May after a year of extensive treatment, which included radiation and chemotherapy.

In a video shared with FOX 8 News, Wayne said the Cleveland Clinic is in the process of scheduling his surgery, which requires the coordination of both a dentist and a plastic surgeon.

"I must admit this is a time of impatience for me because I have gone through this thing since November 20 of last year. It's been a long, long journey," said Dawson in the video. "But I do realize what I am going through and the anxiousness I am feeling pales in comparison to what some individual

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