Colleen Hoover, the acclaimed author known for works such as “It Ends With Us” and “Regretting You,” recently shared significant news regarding her health. In a candid social media update, she revealed that she has been undergoing treatment for cancer.
Health Update and Treatment
Hoover disclosed that she is nearing the end of her radiation treatment, with only one session remaining. Her post featured a simple message: “Second to last day of radiation.” She expressed gratitude towards Texas Oncology for their support throughout her treatment.
Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery
In December, Hoover first announced her cancer diagnosis via Facebook, although she did not specify the type of cancer. She confirmed that her treatment did not include chemotherapy; surgery was performed to remove the cancer, which she described as a huge and scary experience.
While reflecting on her health journey, Hoover explained that she experienced ongoing health issues while filming “Reminds of Him” in Canada. She put off addressing these issues until the conclusion of the movie shoot. Upon returning home, she learned about her cancer diagnosis.
Impact on Work and Career
Due to her health challenges, Hoover had to withdraw from promotional activities for “Regretting You.” She mentioned missing out on important career events, including a film premiere and a signing event she was scheduled to host for actor Lukas Gage. Expressing her disappointment, she stated, “I’m super bummed, but am having an unavoidable surgery and can’t travel for a while.”
- Upcoming book release: “Woman Down” on January 13.
- No current plans for a promotional tour or signings.
- Encouraged fans to “listen to your body” when feeling unwell.
Looking Forward
Despite her challenges, Hoover shared a sense of relief regarding her treatment process. She described herself as feeling lucky that her experience was relatively quick. As she moves forward, she aims to be transparent with her fans about her health and future book events.
