Giants Broadcaster Duane Kuiper To Undergo Chemotherapy, Will Miss Some Broadcasts

San Francisco CA

07 June, 2021

5:37 PM

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CBS San Francisco June 7, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced Monday that he is undergoing chemotherapy and that he would likely miss calling some games this summer. "After some tests and visits with doctors, I was diagnosed with a medical condition that requires me to immediately begin chemotherapy treatment," Kuiper said in a statement from the team. "I feel very fortunate that I have an incredibly talented team of doctors and healthcare specialists who will be assisting me through my treatment plan." Kuiper stressed that he will still be heard calling Giants games during the season. "I still plan on broadcasting this season, though I may take a few more games off if I'm not feeling well and I want to thank my broadcast partners for their unconditional support and willingness to step in and cover for me." Read more at CBS CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.