Longtime hockey broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks, who is the current host of Honda SportsNite on SNY, a network located in New York, recently shared a pair of social media posts revealing that she was diagnosed with skin cancer and underwent Mohs surgery on her nose to remove it. Stewart-Binks originally believed the growth to be a pimple that wouldn’t go away.
“Personal note: I haven’t been on TV or working the past two weeks because I had Mohs surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma from my nose,” Stewart-Binks, 39, said in a post published on X. “I thought it was a pimple that wouldn’t go away, turns out it was cancer. I share this so that hopefully it inspires others to get checked if something feels/looks off.”
Stewart-Binks, who formerly worked for both ESPN and FS1, then cracked a few jokes about her diagnosis, proving just how strong of a person she is on the inside. “The cool part about this, is not only did they remove all the cancerous cells, but they grafted part of my ear onto my nose,” she said. I’ve played hockey my entire life, but never felt more like a hockey player than I do now. Sew me up and put me in coach.”
According to a report from People, Stewart-Binks, who was once a competitive ice skater in Canada, is well-known for the coverage she provided rinkside for TNT during the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, and for co-hosting the NHL’s “Energy Line” podcast along with co-host Nate Thompson, a former NFL forward. In January 2025, the broadcaster filed a lawsuit against Fox over allegations she was sexually assaulted by FS1 network executive Charlie Dixon.
In the official complaint, Stewart-Binks claimed that Dixon, who was also mentioned in a completely separate sexual misconduct lawsuit against the network — sexually assaulted her in 2016 while she was working for the company. The network parted with the executive vice president, who served in the role for over a decade, several months later in April 2025.
An account on X dedicated to reporting hockey news called Hockey Patrol, shared the broadcaster’s story, writing, “Hockey broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks, 39, recently revealed that doctors discovered squamous cell carcinoma on her nose after she noticed a spot that simply wouldn’t go away. What initially seemed like a minor skin issue ended up requiring surgery to remove the cancer.”
“Thankfully, the procedure was successful, and Julie is now sharing her experience to remind others not to ignore unusual changes to their skin. It’s a frightening reminder that something as small as a spot that won’t heal can sometimes be a sign of something much more serious. Wishing Julie continued healing and a full recovery,” it added.
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Stewart-Binks herself responded to the post saying, “Thanks! Appreciate the kind words. Doing well and on the mend. Glad I caught it early. Everyone get your skin checked!” Someone else said, “Speedy recovery from all your friends here in Regina Sask!!! We miss your smiling face!!!” Others shared their own stories of being diagnosed with skin cancer and their subsequent recovery.
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