Canadian Alex Trebek has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and is vowing to fight the disease.
Last Updated Wednesday, March 6, 2019 5:17PM ESTThe Canadian-born “Jeopardy!” host made the statement in a“Normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I’m going to fight this, and I’m going to keep working,” Trebek said in the video.
Trebek joked that he must remain host of “Jeopardy!” in part because his contract requires him to continue his role for another three years. Trebek signed the contract last October.Trebek was given the Order of Canada in 2017 and joined the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2006.According to the American Cancer Society,“With the love and support of my family and friends and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease,” Trebek said.
Stage 4 is the final stage of pancreatic cancer and generally means the disease has spread to other parts of the body, typically the liver, lungs or bones. Trebek has had health problems before. In January 2018, he underwent surgery to correct some blood clots found on his brain and suffered a mild heart attack in 2012.In 2011, Trebek snapped his Achilles tendon after chasing a woman who had allegedly stolen items from his hotel room. He hosted the National Geographic World Championship while on crutches later that day.
The Sajak family is deeply saddened to hear of Alex Trebek’s struggle with cancer. Our hearts go out to him and his family. But there is no one I know who is stronger and more determined, and I would never bet against him. We, and the entire country, are pulling for you, Alex.
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