‘Days of Our Lives’ star Suzanne Rogers discloses cancer diagnosis: ‘It was all a shock’

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Suzanne Rogers has been a beloved part of “Days of Our Lives” for over fifty years, demonstrating incredible staying power. This past summer, she discovered a resilience she didn’t know she possessed.

Actress Ginger Rogers, 82, recently completed six weeks of treatment for Stage II colorectal cancer, according to an interview with TV Insider published Thursday. She explained that she was diagnosed earlier this year after noticing a persistent feeling that something was off with her health and consulting a doctor.

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Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either the colon or rectum. Your risk of developing it goes up as you get older, so doctors suggest regular screenings beginning at age 45 and continuing through at least age 75.

Rogers became worried her health problems were significant when her doctor recommended several tests, like a colonoscopy, MRI, and PET scan. Even though she regularly had colonoscopies, she was shocked when the doctor confirmed she was seriously ill.

She told TV Insider she was likely in shock for days because she’s usually very health-conscious. Luckily, her doctor reassured her that discovering the issue when she did was fortunate.

Once filming for “Days” finished in June, Rogers started daily radiation and chemotherapy. She explained the demanding treatments made her really appreciate her weekends, simply because she didn’t have to visit a doctor and was exhausted from constant medical appointments.

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Comedian Alex Hooper recently learned he has Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Despite this challenging time, he’s continuing to perform comedy, openly sharing how cancer has impacted his life on stage.

Fortunately, Rogers was able to schedule her appointments easily because her show, Peacock, wasn’t filming at the time. What’s more, her co-star and on-screen daughter, Linsey Godfrey—a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor herself—was there to support her during treatment, which helped make a difficult time a little easier.

Rogers described the cast and crew as feeling like a family, explaining that her colleagues frequently checked in on her and the show’s producers gave her plenty of time to recover.

According to Rogers, everyone told her not to stress, to prioritize her health, and to focus on getting better, assuring her they would be there for support. She’s returning to the set of “Days” next week and says she’s feeling much better, though she’s a little worried that some remaining tiredness might slow her down.

She explained that her only worry wasn’t related to her health condition. And when she comes back to work, she’ll still have her signature red hair, as chemotherapy didn’t cause her to lose it.

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A longtime TV journalist, undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing hair loss, made a conscious decision to embrace her appearance on air and “let it shine” under the studio lights.

“Days of Our Lives” first aired on NBC in 1965 and is now in its 61st season, available on Peacock. The show was recently renewed for two more seasons – its 62nd and 63rd – and will continue streaming on Peacock.

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2025-10-31 22:01