General Hospital’s John J. York says he’s ‘feeling really good’ amid cancer battle and hopes to return to show in new year
Actor John J. York gave fans an update on his health in a video he posted to social media Friday, saying he’s “feeling really good” less than two months after receiving a stem cell transplant after being diagnosed “a pair of blood and bones.” bone marrow disorders.
The 65-year-old General Hospital actor, who opened up about his health battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and multiple smoldering myeloma in September, posted the clip with the words: “Hi everyone. It’s me and I’m registering.
“I know what you’re thinking: You’re thinking, ‘Why did Mac shave his beard?’ – he said. “I didn’t shave my beard. I even shaved off what little hair was left there.”
York, a stalwart of the ABC soap opera since 1991 who has played Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, said things are “actually going very well” as he continues his treatment.
The Chicago-born actor told fans he has a “long road ahead of him, but the test results look good” and he’s “feeling really good” after receiving treatment last month.
General Hospital actor John J. York, 65, gave fans an update on his health in a video he posted to social media Friday, saying he’s “feeling really good” less than two months after his stem cell transplant after he was diagnosed with a pair of blood and bone marrow diseases
The veteran actor, who has also been seen in shows such as Werewolf, Port Charles and Hotel, has left open the possibility of returning to General Hospital in the coming new year.
“Hopefully, if things go the way they are, maybe we’ll be back on the show in late spring or early summer,” he said.
York expressed gratitude to his fans amid his ongoing health battle.
“I just wanted to thank you all for all your notes and messages of support and encouragement and all the love you sent me,” York said. “I feel your hugs every day and thank you so much for that.”
York, who underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and three bone marrow biopsies while searching for a donor for a stem cell transplant, said he was taking things “one day at a time” while trying to “take care of it.”
He concluded: “In the meantime, I want you all to have a very, very, very happy Christmas with your family, your friends, your loved ones.”
“I wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and good luck; what about luck? May you have good luck there, okay?
The actor’s fans responded with kind messages to his post on social media, with one user telling him: “As a leukemia survivor, I know your journey is difficult.
The Chicago-born actor told fans he has a “long road ahead of him, but the test results look good” and he’s “feeling really good” after receiving treatment last month.
The veteran actor has left open the possibility of returning to General Hospital in the coming new year.
Yorke expressed gratitude to his fans amid his ongoing health battle: “I feel your hugs every day and thank you so much for that.”
York, who has also been seen in shows like Werewolf, Port Charles and Hotel, was photographed at the April 2018 Daytime Emmys in Pasadena, California.
York has been a stalwart of the ABC soap opera since 1991, playing Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio.
The actor’s fans responded with kind words to his message on social networks.
“Thinking about you, my strong friend. Trust your journey! You and God got it!
Another said: “God bless you and your family. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. I’m praying for a speedy recovery and look forward to your return to the show.”
One said they “can’t wait to see (York) back on (General Hospital),” while another called York “a gift to your fans.”
One user replied: “Still as handsome as ever. Wish you all the best. One day at a time, like you said. May God be with you and your family in difficult times. Hang in there, John.”