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Holly Rowe's health experience displays her persistent determination and resilience. In 2015, she was diagnosed with stage three desmoplastic melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Melanoma, the worst form of skin cancer, is caused by the pigment-producing melanocytes in our skin becoming malignant.
Melanoma can also begin around the area around the eyes and rarely spread to other body parts, such as the nose or neck.
Rowe's passion for sports—and relaying players' experiences from the sidelines—helped her push through her problems while she underwent treatment for desmoplastic melanoma.
What happened to Holly Rowe?
Holly Rowe, a candidate for the Sports Emmy, has been with ESPN since 1998. She is also one of the network's most popular NCAA football sideline reporters. If you watch college or pro basketball and baseball on TV, you've probably already heard Holly Rowe from the bench talking about coaches or players or listening to her play-by-play coverage.
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Holly's unbreakable spirit has recently been put under severe test over the last two years as she battles an uncommon kind of cancer while continuing her job and traveling for ESPN.
After getting diagnosed in 2015 and surviving it, unfortunately, the cancer returned in 2019, adding another degree of difficulty to an already arduous path. Despite her failures, Holly Rowe demonstrated incredible bravery and fortitude.
She went on to work as a sports reporter for ESPN, defying all odds and demonstrating unflinching passion for her vocation.
Despite her health issues, Holly Rowe continued to work as an ESPN sports reporter. The agreement she signed was extended, giving vital support such as health insurance payment coverage, which was a lifeline throughout her treatment.
To the point where, when word of her cancer operation appeared at the bottom of ESPN televisions, Bama coach Nick Saban gave her a box of apples, encouraging her and reminding her how an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Buckeyes' HC Urban Meyer expressed their best wishes. Everyone in sports sent their brand of optimism and hope.
Holly's resilience shone through as she accepted her changing appearance, sometimes wearing a wig for appearances but never being afraid to display her baldness proudly.
Her bravery inspired countless others who have cancer, demonstrating how attractiveness and resilience transcend physical characteristics.
Rowe considered sports to be "powerful" medicine. Along the way, the seasoned reporter talked about her cancer battle on TV and social media, even posting a video of herself shaving her head.
Rowe, who consistently finds inspiration in the game's athletes, has influenced many others.
Fans have poured wishes for the reporter over the years
During her treatment in 2016, fans sent her wishes for her journey:
Fans around the world penned down encouraging words for the beloved reporter:
Wishing you the best Holly! Hope treatment is smooth!
"Kick Cancer in the ASS big time! You can do it! It's 75-80% a mental fight as well ! Kung Foo."
Holly is now keeping checks on her cancer with quarterly scans and wants to resume reporting on sports for ESPN as her blond hair, short but spiky, comes back in. After all, it's more than an occupation to her; it's a calling.
