India, Aug. 1 -- Greg Papa, the longtime announcer for the NFL team San Francisco 49ers, has been diagnosed with cancer, he announced Friday (August 1) in a statement released by KNBR. Along with being the "voice of the 49ers," Papa hosted The Sports Leader's "Papa & Silver" on KNBR.

In the statement he said that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment but did not disclose the details of his diagnosis.

"I have been diagnosed with cancer and am currently undergoing treatment," Papa said in the statement. "As I fully focus on my treatment and work toward a full recovery, I'm stepping away from my broadcasts but look forward to returning soon.

"In the meantime, I am handing The Sports Leader broadcast ball to my co-h...