ESPN anchor Hannah Storm announced on Wednesday that she has undergone a hysterectomy and is now cancer-free, marking her second battle with cancer. Storm, who previously overcame breast cancer in 2024, had intended to return to work to cover the New York City Marathon on Sunday but will instead focus on recovery.
"This year I will be cheering on my ESPN/ABC NYC Marathon family from my living room," Storm, 64, wrote on her Instagram Story. "I was hoping to be back in time for Sunday’s race, but my doctors have advised me to take a little more time to recover from surgery. Most importantly, I’m very grateful to be cancer-free after undergoing a hysterectomy."
Storm expressed gratitude to Dr. Monica Prasad-Hayes and her team at the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center. She also extended well wishes to those participating in the NYC Marathon, including beneficiaries of the Hannah Storm Foundation.
ESPN PR reposted Storm's message, stating, "ESPN wishes @espnhannahstorm well as she continues her recovery and look forward to welcoming her back to @sportscenter soon. Hannah will be missed on Sunday’s New York City Marathon broadcast and we’re sending her our very best."
Storm publicly shared her initial breast cancer diagnosis in March 2024, revealing she had been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form of breast cancer. At that time, she reported undergoing a successful lumpectomy and being cancer-free, with plans to take tamoxifen for three years. Tamoxifen is a medication used to lower the risk of developing more serious breast cancer for women with DCIS.