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Chris Gasper steps away from Boston Globe for cancer treatment

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Chris Gasper steps away from Boston Globe for cancer treatment

Summary

Chris Gasper, a Boston Globe sports columnist and radio host, has announced he is stepping away from his duties to undergo treatment for prostate cancer. He disclosed his diagnosis prior to the start of the New England Patriots' football season last summer. In a recent Instagram post, Gasper revealed that recent scans showed additional cancerous areas, which prompted the need for surgery. A prominent figure on Boston sports media, he has been with the Globe since 2001 and has served as a Patriots beat writer among other roles.

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•Gasper diagnosed with prostate cancer before the last NFL season.
•He plans to undergo surgery due to recent health developments.
•Has been a prominent columnist and radio host since 2001.
•Gasper covered the Patriots from 2006 to 2009 as a beat writer.
•Regularly appeared on NBC Sports Boston and local radio.

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What they're saying

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Chris Gasper, a Boston sports columnist and radio host, says "you won’t be reading, seeing, or hearing me for a bit," as he goes through cancer treatment.
— Yahoo Sports

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