‘Y&R’ Eric Braeden’s Cancer Misdiagnosed

The Young and the Restless Eric Braeden - Credit: YouTube

The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden shocked fans when he announced in April that he was diagnosed with cancer. The soap opera actor says that after he underwent surgery for his knee, he began experiencing symptoms with his prostate. However, it took a few trips to the doctor before he was given the correct information about his health. Here’s what you need to know.

The Young and The Restless Star Eric Braeden’s Cancer Misdiagnosed

Eric Braeden, who is best known for his role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, has cancer. Yet, the actor says that he was misdiagnosed at first. That’s why he’s sharing his story as he doesn’t want his fans to deal with the same things he’s dealt with so far.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Eric Braeden explained that he’s going public with his misdiagnosis to raise awareness. More so, he told the site, “As you get older, your prostate grows and it impinges the urethra. It means you have to go to the potty a lot more than you want to. That is sometimes the beginning of some trouble.”

The Young and the Restless Eric Braeden - Credit: YouTube
The Young and the Restless Eric Braeden – Credit: YouTube

The Young and the Restless star said that he was misdiagnosed by his first doctor. It wasn’t until he had a visit with a second doctor that he found out about his cancer. Eric found out that he has both low-grade and high-grade cancer calls. He is currently going through a six-week infusion process. Despite the challenges he’s going through right now, Eric says that he’s still feeling pretty good.

Eric Braeden Has Not Missed Any Tapings For The Young and the Restless

Eric Braeden also said that despite his cancer and treatment, he’s still going to work. He hasn’t missed any filming for The Young and the Restless. Furthermore, he’s also keeping a very positive attitude about his health. The actor explained that he’s not the kind of person who gives up too easily. Eric explained, “You look at this now and I said, ‘All right, I’ll deal with it. How do I improve as quickly as I can?'”

The Young and the Restless Eric Braeden - Credit: YouTube
The Young and the Restless Eric Braeden – Credit: YouTube

In addition, Eric also said that he’s been getting a lot of support from his family and his friends. He’s also gotten lots of positive and heartwarming messages from The Young and the Restless viewers and his longtime fans. Eric continued to note that he knew he had to go public with his story because it could help someone in a similar situation. 

What do you think of Eric Braeden and his cancer journey? Are you surprised that he was at first misdiagnosed by his doctor? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Allie Johnson

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