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Robin Quivers is opening up about how she is embracing her hair loss after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2012

Published Time: 18.07.2024 - 19:31:09 Modified Time: 18.07.2024 - 19:31:09

Robin Quivers is opening up about how she is embracing her hair loss after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2012.

During the July 17 episode of The Howard Stern Show, the long-time co-host, 71, discussed losing her hair during chemotherapy after executive producer Gary Dell'Abate mentioned that she was “sporting a new hairdo” on the radio show.

“Well, it’s my normal hairdo,” Quivers replied. “I lost my hair in the second round of chemo I had to take in 2017. So I’ve been like this since then. But, you know, back then there was no time to make decisions and I just started wearing wigs because I just didn’t know what to do. But in general, I don’t wear that wig anytime but on the show.”

“The only reason you don’t see my head like this is because I freeze in the wintertime, because all the time the heat goes out of your head,” she added. “I’m very much aware of that now. So I have to cover my head in the wintertime.”

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Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show host Rahsaan Rogers then chimed in and mentioned that Quivers’ 2023 photoshoot with PEOPLE was the first time many saw her without hair. He then asked if she had any apprehension opening herself up to everyone like that.

“No, because I don’t wear a wig every day all the time,” Quivers admitted.

“One of my helpers here saw me walking into the studio area and said, ‘ -

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Don’t forget your wig!’ And I said, ‘No, I’m showing them a new look today,’ ” she said with a laugh.

In October 2023, Quivers spoke to PEOPLE about being diagnosed with a rare form of stage 3C endometrial cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 66,000 women will be diagnosed with cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) this year, making it the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S.

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The radio personality underwent surgery and a grueling 15-month regimen of radiation and chemotherapy. Quivers was cancer-free for more than three years. However, she relapsed in December 2016 and now undergoes immunotherapy infusions intermittently.

But Quivers said she hasn’t let her health slow her down.

“That’s a very hard thing to do, to describe my health these days,” she told PEOPLE. “When you’re in and out of treatment, you’re always recovering and trying to get back to where you were.”

“I feel fine. It’s been 11 years of dealing with this — and I’m still here,” Quivers said. “I’m interested in everybody having a fuller life, more options and knowing what’s possible.”