Long-time Bay Area sportscaster, and “voice of the San Francisco 49ers,” Greg Papa has been diagnosed with cancer and will be stepping away from broadcasting for treatment. The KNBR radio host announced his diagnosis in a statement Friday.

Papa announced the news in a written statement on the station's social media profile on Friday. It was also read on-air by KNBR program director Mike Hohler at the start of the midday show. "As I fully focus on my treatment and work toward a full recovery,

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,