Robin Quivers Shares Her Journey to Becoming Cancer-Free
Robin Quivers, co-host of The Howard Stern Show, has shared a heartwarming update about her battle with cancer. After more than a decade of treatment and challenges, she has announced that she is now cancer-free. This news has been described as a “miracle” by her longtime colleague and friend, Howard Stern.
Quivers, who is 73 years old, was first diagnosed with stage 3C endometrial cancer in 2012. She underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy to treat the disease. However, the cancer returned in December 2016, having spread to her lymph nodes. Since then, she has been receiving chronic treatment, which includes intermittent immunotherapy infusions.
During an episode of The Howard Stern Show on June 1, Quivers shared the news that she currently has no evidence of disease. “I’m cancer-free!” she said, and Stern responded with excitement, calling it a “miracle.” He added, “This is honestly the best news ever.”
Stern expressed his deep emotions about the situation, saying, “Robin kicked cancer’s ass. They said it couldn’t be done. I get the chills now even thinking about it. You know what I mean, when you just can’t believe something?” He continued, “I couldn’t believe it. And really, I’ve said this to Robin privately, but I would like to say it on the air. Like this is really a miracle.”
A Long Battle with Cancer
Quivers was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2012 after experiencing trouble urinating and unusual fatigue. She described the experience as “painful, scary, and bizarre.” At first, doctors were unable to diagnose the issue, and she sought the help of a gynecologist and a gastroenterologist. She underwent a series of CT scans, MRIs, and biopsies, but the results were inconclusive.
“They told me, ‘We really don’t know what this is. We can’t identify it without going in and getting it,’” she explained. Eventually, it was discovered that a “grapefruit-size mass” had been resting on every organ in her pelvic area. She required a hysterectomy, followed by hours of meticulous work to scrape off layers of tissue without damaging any organs.
Test results and feedback from a new group of medical professionals revealed that she had a rare form of stage 3C endometrial cancer, which affects the lining of the uterus. According to the American Cancer Society, this is the most common gynecological cancer in the United States, with approximately 66,000 women diagnosed each year.
After surgery, Quivers underwent radiation and chemotherapy for over a year. Throughout her treatment, she received support from close friends, who created a network to care for her. “I never had to ask for anything. It was just overwhelming,” she recalled.
Life After Treatment
For three years, Quivers remained cancer-free before the disease returned in 2016, spreading to her lymph nodes. She now undergoes intermittent immunotherapy infusions to manage the condition. “When you’re in and out of treatment, you’re always recovering and trying to get back to where you were,” she said.
Despite the challenges, Quivers remains optimistic about her future. She has taken steps to lead a healthier lifestyle and has increased her travels. “I’m interested in everybody having a fuller life, more options and knowing what’s possible,” she noted.
Quivers has been a co-host on The Howard Stern Show since 1981. Before her radio career, she worked as a nurse and joined the United States Air Force in 1975. She became a captain in 1978 and later attended the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland to study radio. She worked at various radio stations in Pennsylvania and Maryland before joining Howard Stern’s morning program in 1981, where she has remained ever since.
