Soap star Colin Egglefield has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer.
The actor, best known for his work on shows like “All My Children” and “Melrose Place,” shared in an Instagram post Thursday that he recently underwent surgery for prostate cancer. .
“Thankfully, we were able to catch the prostate cancer early. After a year of doing a lot of research and speaking with quite a few medical professionals, I was proactive about having surgery.” “I made it,” the star of the now-defunct “Borrowed” wrote. usually.
“I hope this article helps you realize that you are not alone no matter what challenges you are facing and that you can advocate for yourself and your health by getting a medical checkup, seeking information, and getting help when you need it.” “I hope it’s a reminder to everyone that it’s important to do what you do,” said the actor who played Auggie Kirkpatrick on “Melrose” and Josh Madden on “All My Children.” .
According to a Mayo Clinic report, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer. Severity varies; some may be unnecessary, while others may be aggressive and spread quickly throughout the gland. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
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This isn’t the first time Egglesfield has faced a deadly disease. In 2006, the actor was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
In her post, Egglefield said she was receiving treatment at City of Hope Cancer Treatment Center in Phoenix and thanked the doctors, nurses and others who “helped me get through this scary time.” I thanked the staff.
“Every day I’m getting healthier and stronger,” the actor wrote, “I’m still a little sore, but I’m making progress and especially with the help of my sexy walker, this… I am determined to come back stronger and healthier than ever.”
Fellow Hallmark star Andrew Walker also voiced his support, writing: “You’re such an inspiration mate. I’m so happy to be on the other side of this. Get on up from here!!”
Actress Elisabeth Rehm echoed the sentiment, adding, “Sending you so much love,” with a heart emoji, while reality star and former soap actress Chrishell Stause added, “So sorry! It’s so unfair! I know how tough it is,” he commented. But I’m really sorry that I have to keep proving that I’m sending you so much love. ”
Egglefield acknowledged that while recent treatment has not been easy, there is still hope for the future.
“The beginning of this year was anything but easy,” he wrote. “This is another opportunity to decide who you will become in the face of the uncertainty and challenges of modern cancer diagnosis.”