Howard Stern became emotional on his SiriusXM radio show while discussing Robin Quivers' ongoing battle with endometrial cancer, revealing that her treatment requires a flexible schedule under his newly signed three-year contract.
In the Tuesday December 16, 2025, broadcast, Stern announced his return to the airwaves and directly addressed Quivers, saying:
“Let’s be honest, Robin, if I may speak for you, you needed a more flexible schedule. Robin’s also busy trying to save her own life with a battle of cancer and it does require a tremendous amount of her time. Like, when she’s not on the air, she’s busy literally fighting cancer.”
He emphasized he wouldn't have signed the deal without her involvement, noting her strict precautions against infections and how the illness limits her active lifestyle. Stern described the situation as heartbreaking, calling it a fight she must continue.
Quivers, who has co-hosted with Stern since 1981, was first diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2012. She underwent a hysterectomy and 15 months of radiation and chemotherapy, achieving remission before the cancer recurred in 2016.
She has managed it as a chronic condition with ongoing treatments, including immunotherapy.