'Young and the Restless' Star Eric Braeden Opens Up About Cancer Battle

Eric Braeden, best known for his role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless, revealed in an emotional video that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 82-year-old actor said he experienced prostate issues while recuperating from knee-replacement surgery when his doctor gave him the diagnosis. He is currently undergoing immunotherapy treatment for high-grade cancer cells discovered near his bladder. Despite the diagnosis, Braeden plans to continue acting on the soap opera. He urged others to support their loved ones going through cancer treatment, noting that advancements in treatment mean that survival is possible.