The 'General Hospital' star discusses with ET his diagnosis and treatment journey.
star John J. York, known for his role as Mac Scorpio on the popular soap opera, has taken a courageous step in sharing his battle with a blood and bone marrow disorder. In an emotional interview with ET’s Nischelle Turner, York discussed his diagnosis, treatment journey, and the decision to use his platform to raise awareness for potential donors.
The 64-year-old actor began his treatment journey, including chemotherapy, with a dedicated team of doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt University. His chemotherapy regimen involved monthly treatments for seven days straight from March to August, with one more round scheduled to begin next week., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping patients find a bone marrow or stem cell donor match.
As he learned more about the organization's mission and how he could help, York decided it was time to share his journey publicly. However, he initially hesitated, not wanting his colleagues atto know about his condition. Only a select few within the show's production team were informed to accommodate his treatment schedule.
Speaking about his decision to use his platform, York said,"I have goosebumps about that because it was, and I can't even tell you the support. When that happened because I made that video, they wanted a video, and they wanted to add some things to it. I had no idea how people would respond to it. It's been overwhelming to me and my family. So I'm glad I did it."
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