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KNBR's Greg Papa announces cancer diagnosis

49ers Prayers Pouring In After Cancer Diagnosis of Beloved Announcer
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,
49ers broadcaster, KNBR host Greg Papa announces cancer diagnosis
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."
Bay Area radio and TV sports broadcasting legend Greg Papa reveals cancer diagnosis
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.
Western New York native Greg Papa steps back from broadcasting for cancer treatment
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.
NFL broadcasting legend announces cancer diagnosis
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.
Greg Papa, 'voice of the 49ers,' diagnosed with cancer
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.
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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.
Greg Papa, Bay Area radio icon announces a hiatus because of his cancer diagnosis
In a significant blow to the sports media landscape in the Bay Area, Greg Papa has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Popular NFL Broadcaster Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
San Francisco 49ers radio announcer Greg Papa announced he is stepping aside to undergo cancer treatment, he announced.
Greg Papa steps away from 49ers broadcasts and KNBR radio after cancer diagnosis
Longtime Bay Area sportscaster Greg Papa pauses 49ers and KNBR duties to focus on cancer treatment and recovery.
Longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster Greg Papa announces cancer diagnosis
Longtime Bay Area sports broadcaster Greg Papa announced he has been diagnosed with cancer and will step away from his broadcast duties to recover.
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Bay Area Sportscaster Greg Papa Announces Cancer Diagnosis
KNBR Papa & Silver host and 49ers radio voice Greg Papa has announced he is stepping away from broadcasting to undergo cancer treatment.
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Papa’s son, Derek, a co-host on KNBR’s afternoon show, said on the air that he shared listeners’ desire to have his dad ...