Duane Kuiper Throat Cancer Diagnosis
San Francisco Giants Broadcaster Duane Kuiper Diagnosed With Throat Cancer
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Kuiper previously underwent chemotherapy in 2021, which caused him to miss much of that Giants season.
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Kuiper’s treatment-related absences include the Giants’ games against the Dodgers on Saturday and Sunday and the Twins games on Monday and Wednesday; he expects to return for Tuesday’s broadcast and the final series of the season.
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Before becoming a broadcaster, Kuiper spent 12 seasons as a major-league second baseman; he has now worked as a major-league broadcaster for 41 seasons.
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Kuiper and Krukow were named finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award in both 2024 and 2025, recognizing excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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The Giants plan an on-field ceremony honoring Krukow after the final game of the season on Sept. 27, part of the celebrations surrounding his retirement.
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper, 76, announced he has been diagnosed with throat cancer and started treatment last week at Yahoo Sports. The diagnosis is unrelated to cancer he battled five years ago. Kuiper said he is optimistic about recovery and plans to return to broadcasting Tuesday after missing several games.
Kuiper's absence comes as his longtime broadcast partner Mike Krukow prepares to retire after this season RealGM. The two have worked together for decades and were both named finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award, which honors excellence in baseball broadcasting. Kuiper aims to be present for Krukow's final games and the Giants' season-ending celebrations.
A Second Cancer Battle for a Legendary Voice
Kuiper is no stranger to serious illness. In 2019, he underwent chemotherapy and missed much of that season's broadcasts Yahoo Sports. That earlier battle did not prepare him for this new diagnosis — the two cancers are completely separate. He remains hopeful despite the challenge ahead.
The 76-year-old former second baseman has been the face and voice of Giants broadcasts for 41 seasons Sacramento Bee. His steady presence behind the microphone has made him one of baseball's most recognizable broadcasters. Now he faces treatment while staying as connected as possible to the team and fans.
Kuiper's Treatment Schedule Affects Upcoming Broadcasts
Kuiper will miss the Giants' games against the Dodgers on Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday and Wednesday games against the Twins RealGM. But he expects to return for Tuesday's broadcast and remain for the team's final series of the season. His doctors at Stanford Medicine are overseeing his care.
Staying involved with the Giants matters deeply to Kuiper. He plans to be at Oracle Park during treatment whenever possible Sacramento Bee. This determination reflects his commitment to the team and his partnership with Krukow as the season winds down.
A Final Season to Celebrate Broadcasting Excellence
Mike Krukow's retirement marks the end of an era. The Giants plan an on-field ceremony honoring Krukow after the final game on September 27 RealGM. Kuiper returning for this stretch means he can celebrate his partner's remarkable career together.
Both men earned recognition as finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award in 2024 and 2025. This honor recognizes the greatest voices in baseball broadcasting. Their 41-year partnership has defined Giants baseball for generations of fans, and Kuiper's determination to return underscores how much this final chapter means.
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