Shatner and daughter launch podcast exploring cancer recovery journey
Shatner and daughter launch podcast to discuss their cancer recovery experiences.
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William Shatner Cancer Recovery
Actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie both battled Stage 4 cancers simultaneously in 2022-2023. Both underwent aggressive treatments and achieved remission by late 2024. They launched a podcast series to discuss their experiences with survivors and health experts.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 23 Jul, 01:15 UTC
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William Shatner and daughter launch cancer podcast
William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch launched a weekly podcast series titled 'No Time But Now' on July 29, where they interview health experts and other cancer survivors, including end-of-life advocates, Olympic athletes, and nutrition researchers.
William Shatner diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma
William Shatner, age 95, was diagnosed with Stage 4 malignant melanoma in June 2023. The cancer spread to his lungs and brain. He underwent surgery to remove a tumor on his cheek, followed by two years of immunotherapy treatment.
Immunotherapy advances improve Stage 4 melanoma survival rates
Over the past decade, major scientific breakthroughs in immunotherapies that empower the body's own immune system to fight tumor cells, along with other targeted therapies, have dramatically improved outcomes for Stage 4 melanoma. Historically, Stage 4 melanoma carried a median survival time of less than a year.
William Shatner and daughter declared cancer-free
Both William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch were declared cancer-free in late 2024 after their respective treatments for Stage 4 melanoma and Stage 4 breast cancer.
Melanie Shatner Gretsch diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer
Melanie Shatner Gretsch, age 61, was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer (metastatic breast cancer) in 2022 after discovering a lump in her breast. She underwent multiple rounds of chemotherapy with HER2-targeted therapies, a double mastectomy, and 30 radiation therapy treatments.
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Immunotherapy breakthroughs reshape Stage 4 melanoma treatment outcomes
Immunotherapy breakthroughs significantly improve Stage 4 melanoma survival rates and treatment options.
William Shatner and Daughter Declared Cancer-Free After Diagnoses
William Shatner and his daughter both recovered from Stage 4 cancer diagnoses.