Colin Egglesfield is sharing an update on his health.
The 51-year-old actor – best known for his roles in All My Children, The Client’s List, Something Borrowed, and Melrose Place – took to Instagram earlier this week to reveal that he is recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. This is now the third time Colin has battled cancer.
Keep reading to find out more…“‘It’s not the hand that you’ve been dealt because you can’t change that. It’s how you play the cards that counts’ ✨” Colin started. “I found this quote from an interview I did when I was 25 and it has served me well throughout my life including recently. 💫 The beginning to this year hasn’t been the easiest, but in the spirit of what I said in my interview, this is another opportunity to decide who I choose to be in the face of uncertainty and challenges in my most recent cancer diagnosis.”
“Thankfully, we caught my prostate cancer early and after a year of doing a lot of research and talking to quite a few health care professionals, I elected to be proactive and have surgery,” Colin explained. “I’m so grateful for the amazing support and care I’ve received over the past few months from @cityofhopephx, Dr. Gellhaus and all the nurses, other doctors, and staff that have been instrumental in supporting me through this scary time.”
Colin was first diagnosed with testicular cancer back in 2006 shortly after joining the cast of All My Children, he shared in an interview with Fox News in 2019. He privately underwent treatment and had the cancer removed. On the one year anniversary of his initial diagnosis, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to his other testicle. He completed treatment and was later declared cancer-free.
“Hopefully this is a reminder to everyone that you’re not alone with whatever you’re facing and that it’s important to advocate for yourself and your health which includes checkups, seeking information and asking for help when you need it!👊” Colin wrote. “And thank you to everyone else who has supported me and extended your well wishes! I feel it and each day I’m getting healthier and stronger. I’m still a bit sore but I’m making progress and am determined to come back stronger and healthier than ever especially with the help of my sexy walker :).”
He continued, “It all starts with a decision to commit to what you decide to be with whatever you’re facing. I decide to be RESILIENCE, FAITH, COURAGE, GRACE and INSPIRATION. What do you choose to be? I’m also honored to be leading @cityofhope and their @cityofhopecancerfighters program next month and to be able to support others on their cancer journey. Let’s go! You’re not alone!”
Colin ended his message by sharing an important reminder with men.
“And fellas, be sure to get your PSA checked regularly,” Colin concluded. “It saved my life! Thank you again for all your support!”
Our thoughts are with Colin Egglesfield as he recovers from surgery.