ESPN’s Hannah Storm Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis on ‘Good Morning America

ESPN reporter Hannah Storm revealed on “Good Morning America” that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram in November 2023. The 61-year-old Sportscenter anchor shared that doctors discovered an early form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) during the examination.

“I was shocked. I had no risk factors. I have no breast cancer in my family. I did not have a lump. I did not have pain,” Hannah Storm told host Robin Roberts. The diagnosis came as a surprise to her, as she had no genetic predisposition to breast cancer and lacked typical symptoms associated with the disease.

After recently being diagnosed and treated for early-stage breast cancer, I shared my journey with @RobinRoberts

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to illustrate the importance of regular cancer screening. Thank you for having me, @GMA. 💪🏼🩷

📷 @ABC / Paula Lobo

Full interview: https://t.co/hWvOKZa9mn pic.twitter.com/1CV8l1ncdO

— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) March 19, 2024

DCIS, the early form of breast cancer that Hannah Storm was diagnosed with, is highly curable, with nearly all women being able to be cured, according to the American Cancer Society. Since Storm’s cancer was detected early, she underwent a lumpectomy, a procedure to remove a discrete portion of breast tissue, which required only a week off work.

“I was able to go back to work, cover the Super Bowl, which was a real blessing,” Storm said. In addition to the lumpectomy, she is also undergoing treatment with tamoxifen, a drug that blocks estrogen and progesterone, which her cancer cells feed off. Hannah Storm will continue taking tamoxifen for the next three years.

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Initially keeping her diagnosis private, Hannah Storm decided to share her story in the hopes of raising awareness and encouraging other women to prioritize their health. “I think about having daughters too and the importance of them understanding and advocating for their health and what you can do,” Storm, who shares three daughters with husband Dan Hicks, explained.

She emphasized the importance of yearly mammograms in early detection, stating, “This is how you find it. You find it through getting your yearly mammograms.” Storm’s message highlights the treatability of breast cancer when detected early and the importance of proactive healthcare measures.

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