Prayers are pouring in from fans and friends as beloved Bay Area media fixture Greg Papa, the San Francisco 49ers play-by-play broadcaster, is battling cancer. Papa, 62, announced the news in a written statement on KNBR,

The 49ers posted a statement on social media shortly after the announcement on KNBR: "The 49ers family extends our unwavering love and support to Greg Papa and his family following his recent cancer diagnosis. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the radio booth as the ‘voice of the 49ers' whenever he is ready."

Greg Papa is the radio voice of the San Francisco 49ers on KNBR. He's also covered the Giants and Athletics, the Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors for decades.

Papa did not specify the type of cancer he is battling in a statement released by the radio station but said he is fully focused on his treatment and looking forward to a full recovery. “Thanks to everyone for your prayers and good wishes as I begin this fight,” Papa said.

Greg Papa, a Buffalo native and longtime Bay Area radio voice, says he has been diagnosed with cancer and will step away from his broadcast duties for now.

The 62-year-old, among the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting in Northern California, announced he will step away from his daily radio show.

SAN FRANCISCO - Greg Papa, a Bay Area radio legend and the "voice of the San Francisco 49ers," has been diagnosed with cancer. The longtime KNBR host shared the news Friday, saying he is stepping away from broadcasting to focus on treatment. He did not disclose the type of cancer.

Greg Papa, the longtime announcer for the NFL team San Francisco 49ers, has been diagnosed with cancer, he announced Friday in a statement released by KNBR.

In a significant blow to the sports media landscape in the Bay Area, Greg Papa has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

KNBR Papa & Silver host and 49ers radio voice Greg Papa has announced he is stepping away from broadcasting to undergo cancer treatment.