BOSTON — Longtime WERS radio personality George Knight revealed in a newsletter to listeners that he has been undergoing treatment for throat cancer since May 2025.
Knight, best known for his morning show Mornings with George Knight, said he had kept the diagnosis private for months, but recently decided to open up in hopes of encouraging others who may be facing similar health challenges — and to stress the importance of early detection.
“It was discovered after I noticed swollen glands that were behaving strangely, and was encouraged strongly by those around me to get them checked out,” Knight said. “It was not immediately apparent what was going on, but after tests and more tests, it was determined that it was something serious but treatable.”
(Photo courtesy of George Knight)
He completed a rigorous course of radiation and chemotherapy and praised the medical teams at Mass Eye and Ear, Mass General, and the Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Knight also thanked the front desk staff and oncology technicians who made a difficult process feel less daunting. “They are nothing short of saints,” he said.
Knight acknowledged that his cancer diagnosis brought up painful memories of loved ones lost to the disease, including his father and former WERS colleague and Emerson College student Nora. “My dad and Nora were front and center in my mind when I got the news,” he said. “I started thinking a little too deeply about mortality and loss, and how they affect the people you love.”
Despite undergoing treatment, Knight continued broadcasting throughout most of the process. He admitted there were times when his voice may have sounded off, or when he pushed himself too hard. But, he said, “I’ve done my best to put on a happy face.”
He expressed deep appreciation for his colleagues at WERS — the award-winning, student-run radio station based at Emerson College — and his family, especially his wife, Margaret, who works in medicine and was a constant source of strength, and his sons, mother, and sisters, who supported him throughout treatment.
Knight closed his message by saying he is now focused on recovery. “It’s not going to be an immediate turnaround, but I’ll get there,” he said. “Thanks for hearing me out.”
