Colin Egglesfield had a very good update to share with his fans.
In in an interview with E! News, the actor who starred in Hallmark’s “Autumn Dreams” revealed that he has been cancer-free for nearly one year.
“It’ll be a year in February,” he said. “Fortunately, they caught it early enough where I didn’t have to do any radiation or chemotherapy or anything, and that’s one of the things that I just wanted to avoid.”
Egglesfield was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024 and underwent surgery to have it removed. This was his third diagnosis, with the first coming in 2006 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and then again the following year.
“It hasn’t been an easy recovery, because there’s learning how to go to the bathroom again and erectile stuff,” he explained. “But knowing that I don’t have to deal with this in the future and that I can potentially move on is something that I’m super grateful for.”
Colin Egglesfield’s Cancer Battle Encouraged Him To Pursue A Career As A Motivational Speaker
Egglesfield decided to use his life experiences along with his acting career to help inspire others, adding that it has “given him a unique lens to teach the importance of showing up fully and authentically when it matters most,” according to his website.
With that, he has established himself as a successful motivation speaker, and he explains why he’s so passionate about helping others in his interview with E! News.
“The message that I try to share with people is that the urgency of life is always right now; tomorrow is not guaranteed,” Egglesfield told the outlet. “So many of us have been conditioned to look outward for satisfaction and fulfillment. And what I’ve learned through this whole experience is that it really comes from a slowing down and looking inward, and choosing to be grateful and choosing to be someone who’s not going to back away from a difficult situation, and that if I’m not happy or if I’m not fulfilled, I’m going to do what it takes to create that fulfillment.”
Along With Beating Cancer, Colin Egglesfield Survived 9/11
Egglesfield, who starred in “All My Children,” “Something Borrowed,” and “Melrose Place,” has been very open about a scary experience he lived through that occurred before his cancer battle began.
The actor was living across the street from the World Trade Center on September 11, detailing that he left his apartment after the second plane hit and couldn’t return until two weeks later.
You are one lucky person surviving 09/11 and cancer. May you continue to be cancer-free and enjoy life making loads of happy memories along the way.
I remember you from All My Children. You are an inspiration to others fighting cancer. Having a positive attitude is an important tool in life & you demonstrate how helpful it can be. May you continue enjoying life & helping others in their journey