Colin Eaglesfield He encourages others to be proactive about their health after their third cancer diagnosis.
“It's not the hand you're dealt because you can't change that. It's how you play the cards that matters. “I found this quote from an interview I did when I was 25 and it has served me well throughout my life including recently,” Egglesfield wrote, 51 years old, trans Instagram On Tuesday, January 21st. “The beginning of this year has not been the easiest, but from what I said in my interview, this is another opportunity to decide who I will choose to be in the face of the uncertainty and challenges of my recent cancer diagnosis.”
Egglesfield noted that doctors had discovered the “prostate cancer” early one year ago, adding: “(After) doing a lot of research and speaking to a fair number of healthcare professionals, I chose to be proactive and have surgery. I'm very grateful.” For the amazing support and care I have received over the past few months from @cityofhopephx, Dr. Gilhouse, and all the other nurses, doctors, and staff who have been instrumental in supporting me through this scary time.
While going through his latest health battle, Egglesfield has shown his support for anyone who goes Through a similar challenge.
“We hope this is a reminder to everyone that you are not alone in what you are experiencing and that it is important to advocate for yourself and your health, including getting tested, seeking information, and seeking help when you need it!” partner. “And thank you to everyone who supported me and gave me your well wishes! I feel it and every day I get healthier and stronger. I still have some pain but I'm making progress and I'm determined to come back stronger and healthier than ever especially with the help of my sexy treadmill :).”
Eaglesfield concluded, “It all starts with the decision to stick with who you decide to be no matter what you face. I decide to be resilience, faith, courage, grace and inspiration. …And you guys, make sure you check your PSA regularly. You saved my life!”
The actor was previously diagnosed with testicular cancer months after starting playing Josh Madden All my children In 2006. After receiving the news, Eaglesfield discovered that the cancer had spread to his other testicle despite his being infected. Undergoing surgery To remove it.
“After I was diagnosed with it, it just became a very scary experience, because it's all about the fear of the unknown,” Egglesfield said exclusively. Us Weekly In 2019 after publicly opening up about his health struggles. “I didn't know what to expect, so reading about someone who had been through a similar experience gave me the courage and inspiration to know that if they could do it and go ahead and survive and do what he did, they would do it.” It gave me hope and inspiration that I could do the same.
Eaglesfield – also known for his roles in Melrose Place, Something Borrowed and The Client List – Credit to his career To help him face the difficult days.
“It really helped me get through my cancer experience because I knew I needed to become a different person,” he recalls. “One of the biggest pieces of advice I received was from my mother, after I was diagnosed for the second time. “At that point I literally thought it might be the end,” he recalls. I remember calling her one day and she broke down and said, “Colleen, you may not be able to handle this.” But you have to be a warrior. You need to put on your armor and you need to go to battle now. Once she gave me that context, it made me realize, you know what? I do, otherwise this would be very stressful and could crush me. So that really helped.
