All My Children and Chicago Fire star Colin Egglesfield recently revealed that he is facing his third cancer diagnosis. The candid Instagram post also featured snapshots chronicling his recent cancer treatments.
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“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,” the actor detailed on Instagram. “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”
In the post, Egglesfield also shared a quote from an interview he gave at the age of 25: “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 Egglesfield Urges Fans to “Advocate” For Their Health
The 52-year-old thanked the doctors, nurses, and staff at City of Hope Phoenix, as well as everyone who sent well wishes, for their support during “this scary time.” The actor also urged others to “advocate for yourself.”
“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!” he said.
The actor shared that he has been feeling “healthier and stronger” even though he’s still experiencing some soreness following his surgery. He also added that he’s “determined to come back stronger and healthier than ever, especially with the help of my sexy walker.”
“It all starts with a decision to commit to what you decide to be with whatever you’re facing,” Egglesfield added. “I decide to be RESILIENCE, FAITH, COURAGE, GRACE, and INSPIRATION. What do you choose to be?”
Egglesfield also urged men to prioritize their health by regularly checking their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. “It saved my life!” the actor insisted. Last Thursday, Egglesfield offered fans an update on his treatment after his first check-up, noting “things are on track,” and he’s “feeling positive.”
He ended the update with words of encouragement for others going through health issues.
“Rest, breathe, and trust that in time, with conviction and love, healing is possible. You got this!” he wrote.