When cervical cancer helped Erin Andrews' relationship with husband Jarret Stoll

Erin Andrews, the sportscaster and wife of hockey player Jarret Stoll, recently opened up about her battle with cervical cancer and the toll it took on her and her family. Andrews was diagnosed in September 2016, during the football season, and she recalled feeling shocked, fearful, and crying when she heard the news.

"It's a lot, but to be honest with you, it could've been a lot worse, and it could've gone a different way," she said in a 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight.

Despite having two surgeries, Erin Andrews was determined to keep working and not slow down. She got right back to work with the support of her husband, Jarret Stoll.

"The coolest part about it is, my husband is an athlete, and I love the fact that he's so competitive, and he thinks of it as an athlete," Andrews explained. "We got this. It made conversations about having babies very real and candid for him and our life and everything. So he was amazing."

Now cancer-free, Erin Andrews admits she's still worried about the future but is using her platform to encourage all women to visit their doctor for Pap and HPV tests to screen for cervical cancer.

"But what feels better about the whole thing is [that] now I've decided to be public about the whole thing and decided to share my story. I'm a voice for a disease, for cancer, that wasn't being talked about at all," she said.

Erin Andrews' story serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Erin Andrews' career in detail

Erin Andrews is an American sportscaster and television personality who has made a name for herself covering major sporting events across the country. Here's a detailed account of her career:

Early Career

Erin Andrews began her career in sports journalism as a freelance reporter for Fox Sports Florida in 2000. She covered high school sports in Florida for the network before joining the Sunshine Network as a reporter.

ESPN

In 2004, Andrews joined ESPN as a reporter for the network's National Hockey Night telecast. She also began covering college football games and worked as a sideline reporter for ESPN's coverage of the College World Series, Little League World Series, and Great Outdoor Games.

Dancing with the Stars

In 2010, Andrews joined the cast of the ABC reality series 'Dancing with the Stars' as a contestant. She finished in third place and later returned as a co-host for the show's 18th season.

Fox Sports

In 2012, Andrews left ESPN to join Fox Sports. She served as a sideline reporter for Fox's coverage of NFL games and was also the co-host of the network's college football pregame show, Fox College Football Saturday.

In 2014, Andrews was promoted to lead NFL sideline reporter for Fox's top broadcast team, working alongside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.

Other TV Appearances

Erin Andrews has made several other television appearances throughout her career. She has been a guest on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' She has also appeared in movies like 'That's My Boy' and has been a guest co-host on the daytime talk show 'Live with Kelly and Ryan.'