ESPN’s Holly Rowe To Undergo Surgery To Remove Chest Tumor

ESPN Reporter Holly Rowe stated Tuesday that she will be undergoing surgery that same day to remove a tumor in her chest. Rowe stated she would know more in the coming days about what potential steps she would be taking for treatment. She explained that she had a previous tumor removed from her chest in May.

ESPN’s Holly Rowe To Undergo Surgery To Remove Chest Tumor

Rowe primarily covers college football and basketball. She has been with ESPN since 1998 and has also covered the NBA, WNBA and softball.

“I am very grateful for the support of my bosses at ESPN, who are fully behind me as I take the time to beat this, as well as the incredible connections to The V Foundation,” she stated. “I also sincerely appreciate the guidance of colleague Shelley Smith, who battled cancer so courageously last year.”

“I know I can conquer anything with prayer, love, positive energy and the support of good people behind me, and I am thankful for my son and amazing family,” Rowe also added. “I hope to be back at work soon doing what gives me so much joy in life.”

“Every time I run into Holly Rowe at a game, it is a delight,” ESPN president John Skipper said in a statement. “It is also a display of professionalism, teamwork and work ethic. She is admired and respected by her colleagues at ESPN and her peers throughout the industry. We all wish Holly and her loved ones well in this effort. We know how strong she is, we are with her and we look forward to her return.”

PHOTO: DENVER, CO – APRIL 01: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies conducts a sideline interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe during a first half timeout against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship at Pepsi Center on April 1, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)