Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announces throat cancer diagnosis
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Duane Kuiper, long-time announcer for the San Francisco Giants, revealed on September 20, 2026, that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Kuiper, 76, stated he has started treatment and is optimistic about a successful outcome. He plans to return to the broadcasting booth to celebrate his partner Mike Krukow's retirement later in the week. This diagnosis is unrelated to the cancer he was treated for in 2021, which caused him to miss part of the season. Kuiper will miss some games while focusing on his health but is looking forward to calling games again shortly.
- •Duane Kuiper diagnosed with throat cancer on September 20, 2026.
- •He has begun treatment and is optimistic about recovery.
- •Kuiper will miss several game broadcasts in the coming days.
- •He plans to return for Mike Krukow's retirement celebration.
- •This diagnosis is unrelated to prior cancer treatment in 2021.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper diagnosed with throat cancer
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Legendary Giants announcer Duane Kuiper reveals throat cancer diagnosis: 'I’m optimistic'
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Giants announcer Duane Kuiper divulges he's being treated for throat cancer
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — SF Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper shares new cancer diagnosis
"Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow's San Francisco Giants broadcast partner, said in a statement that he has throat cancer but will still participate in this week's celebration of Krukow's retirement.
"Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced he began treatment for throat cancer and will miss some games this week.
"Duane Kuiper will call at least one more game for the Giants this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:54 PMSan Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper diagnosed with throat cancer
Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced he began treatment for throat cancer and will miss some games this week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:29 PMLegendary Giants announcer Duane Kuiper reveals throat cancer diagnosis: 'I’m optimistic'
Duane Kuiper will call at least one more game for the Giants this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:27 PMGiants announcer Duane Kuiper divulges he's being treated for throat cancer
Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow's San Francisco Giants broadcast partner, said in a statement that he has throat cancer but will still participate in this week's celebration of Krukow's retirement.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:22 PMSF Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper shares new cancer diagnosis
Kuiper says he began treatments last week.
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