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SF Giants Broadcast Legend Duane Kuiper Announces Throat Cancer Diagnosis
Kuiper said treatment began last week at Stanford Medicine and that the new cancer is unrelated to the one he had five years ago.
- On Sunday, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced he was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and began treatment last week at Stanford Medicine.
- Kuiper clarified that this diagnosis is unrelated to the cancer he experienced five years ago, expressing optimism about recovery.
- The broadcaster will miss Monday and Wednesday broadcasts for treatment but plans to return Tuesday and work this weekend to celebrate partner Mike Krukow's final games.
- Krukow announced his retirement in early August, concluding a 36-year broadcasting career with the Giants; the team plans to honor the iconic duo after their final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Despite his diagnosis and Krukow's retirement, Kuiper plans to continue broadcasting for the Giants beyond this season, expressing gratitude for the "tremendous support" from his family and organization.
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San Francisco Giants announcer Duane Kuiper reveals new cancer diagnosis
San Francisco Giants announcer Duane Kuiper put out a statement through the team on Sunday revealing that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer, and has already begun treatment. “This cancer is unrelated to the one I experienced five years ago, and I’m optimistic that it will be successfully treated,” Kuiper wrote. “I’ll miss the…
Prayers Pour In for MLB Broadcaster After He Opens Up on His Battle With Cancer
The Giants’ farewell celebration to mark the final year of the 40-season broadcasting career of Mike Krukow faces an unexpected shadow as one of baseball’s most iconic broadcasting partnerships faces an unexpected test. Duane Kuiper, who has been calling the Giants game for either television or radio since 1986, had to cancel his trip to […]
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