TV travel guide Rick Steves announces he has prostate cancer August 21, 2024 Rick Steves in Olympia, Wash., on Oct. 12, 2012. Matthew Ryan Williams / The New York Times/Redux file Article Courtesy of NBC NewsTV travel guide Rick Steves announced Wednesday that he has cancer, saying on social media that he expects to emerge from the saga all the more grateful and wise.He said he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center-Seattle next month, but not before he films two episodes of his PBS mainstay "Rick Steves' Europe" in France in the next three weeks.Afterward, he plans to return for the procedure, rest for a month and be back to his work routine by late October, according to his announcement, posted to Facebook, X and Instagram.He explained why he doesn't seem too worried about the diagnosis: While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip. I feel good about my positive attitude — and I expect to take home some delightful, if intangible, souvenirs like: appreciating and seeing a vibrancy in the little things; appreciating the goodness in people and the treasure of friends and family; being wowed by modern medicine and the army of amazing, smart, and dedicated people that make it possible; appreciating what a blessing life, health, and this world to enjoy is; and — just in general — being more thankful."Steves is an industry based in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle, though he spends a third of every year in Europe creating new content and honing the PBS show, printed guides and guided tours that make up his enterprise. He also guides visitors with his “Travel with Rick Steves” radio show, available via public radio airwaves and through commercial radio juggernaut iHeartRadio’s podcasting platforms."There's a clear path forward to getting healthy," he said Wednesday, as though his diagnosis is a road map for a new adventure. Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. ZERO in the News ZERO in the News Read features about ZERO Prostate Cancer in the news—covering events, personal stories, advocacy efforts, and more! ZEROHour ZEROHour ZEROHour features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events. About Prostate Cancer Early Detection Prostate Cancer News Testing & Diagnosis Contributor Dennis Romero, Breaking News Reporter Dennis Romero covers domestic and global breaking news as it happens, almost always remotely, from mass shootings and natural disasters to pop culture stories. As a native San Diegan who learned reporting by watching some of the best working in Los Angeles, he specializes in crime and police, Hollywood diversity, and cutting-edge music. The re-emergence of the Chicano identity in the Trump era, the calls for social change after George Floyd’s murder, and observing Elon Musk's use of century-old technology to tout a vision of the future — it's all news. More for you
Rick Steves in Olympia, Wash., on Oct. 12, 2012. Matthew Ryan Williams / The New York Times/Redux file Article Courtesy of NBC NewsTV travel guide Rick Steves announced Wednesday that he has cancer, saying on social media that he expects to emerge from the saga all the more grateful and wise.He said he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center-Seattle next month, but not before he films two episodes of his PBS mainstay "Rick Steves' Europe" in France in the next three weeks.Afterward, he plans to return for the procedure, rest for a month and be back to his work routine by late October, according to his announcement, posted to Facebook, X and Instagram.He explained why he doesn't seem too worried about the diagnosis: While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip. I feel good about my positive attitude — and I expect to take home some delightful, if intangible, souvenirs like: appreciating and seeing a vibrancy in the little things; appreciating the goodness in people and the treasure of friends and family; being wowed by modern medicine and the army of amazing, smart, and dedicated people that make it possible; appreciating what a blessing life, health, and this world to enjoy is; and — just in general — being more thankful."Steves is an industry based in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle, though he spends a third of every year in Europe creating new content and honing the PBS show, printed guides and guided tours that make up his enterprise. He also guides visitors with his “Travel with Rick Steves” radio show, available via public radio airwaves and through commercial radio juggernaut iHeartRadio’s podcasting platforms."There's a clear path forward to getting healthy," he said Wednesday, as though his diagnosis is a road map for a new adventure.
Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. ZERO in the News ZERO in the News Read features about ZERO Prostate Cancer in the news—covering events, personal stories, advocacy efforts, and more! ZEROHour ZEROHour ZEROHour features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events.
