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John J. York Emotionally Talks Returning to 'General Hospital' After Cancer Battle


'General Hospital' star John J. York became emotional while discussing his battle with cancer and returning to TV.

General Hospital star John J. York became emotional while discussing his battle with cancer and the overwhelming support he has received from fans while joining bone marrow donor registries. The 65-year-old soap opera actor was diagnosed with two types of blood and bone marrow cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome and smoldering multiple myeloma, in 2022 after a routine checkup. In an emotional interview with ET's Nischelle Turner in September prior to his transplant, York discussed his diagnosis, treatment journey, and the decision to use his platform to raise awareness for potential donors.

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