Will Reeve Reveals His Battle with Cancer

Will Reeve, the son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, recently shared that he has been dealing with cancer. The 34-year-old, known for his role as a correspondent on “Good Morning America,” revealed during a show that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year. He reassured the audience, saying he is “OK” now.

“The diagnosis was a shock and the treatments were a slog,” he mentioned, expressing relief that he has overcome this health challenge. “But what a journey.” Notably, he discovered a “hard, tender lump in [his] left testicle” a few months after marrying luxury event planner Amanda Dubin.

Following an ultrasound that indicated a mass was present, he underwent surgery to remove the affected testicle. It turned out to be embryonal carcinoma, a more aggressive form of testicular cancer that can spread quickly, as noted by the American Cancer Society. Subsequently, Reeve had a second surgery to remove some lymph nodes in his abdomen after cancer cells were found there.

This surgery occurred at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a place that holds personal significance as it was where his mother, Dana Reeve, passed away from lung cancer in 2006, and where his father also battled health issues until his death in 2004.

After the surgeries, Reeve underwent two rounds of chemotherapy as a preventive measure against the cancer returning. He faced various side effects during this process, including ringing in his ears and headaches, but he notably did not lose his hair thanks to a technique called “cold capping,” which cools the scalp during treatment to minimize hair loss.

Reeve shared that he received “clean scans” on September 8, shortly after completing his second chemotherapy round on July 31. In an interview, he mentioned feeling optimistic, stating he believes he will be fine despite acknowledging that it’s been “one heck of a chapter.” He expressed gratitude for catching the cancer early, saying the experience could have been more severe without timely medical attention.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Reeve praised his wife for her support as his caregiver, drawing parallels to his experiences with his own father, who required care from his mother after a serious accident left him paralyzed. This journey has given him a new perspective on adversity, leading him to think about how to transform difficult experiences into something hopeful.

Experts note that testicular cancer is highly treatable, especially when caught early, and recommend seeing a doctor for any unusual changes in the body.