Colleen Hoover Shares Cancer Treatment Update, Reveals Radiation Journey

Author Colleen Hoover has provided an update on her health, sharing that she is nearing the end of her radiation treatment for cancer. She revealed that genetic testing showed her cancer was not hereditary or linked to HPV, but was likely due to environmental and lifestyle factors like stress and diet. Hoover had previously postponed addressing recurring health issues until after finishing work on a film adaptation of her book. The bestselling author has missed several premieres and career events while focusing on her treatment and recovery.

Key Points: Colleen Hoover Health Update Amid Cancer Diagnosis

  • Undergoing final radiation rounds
  • Cancer not genetic or HPV-related
  • Likely caused by lifestyle factors
  • Missed major career events due to health
  • Shared diagnosis publicly in December 2025
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'It Ends With Us' author Colleen Hoover shares health update amid cancer diagnosis

Author Colleen Hoover shares details of her radiation treatment and the likely environmental causes of her cancer in a new health update.

"I wish I could blame my hair and facial expressions on @Texas.Oncology, but they've been great. - Colleen Hoover"

Los Angeles, January 13

'It Ends With Us' author Colleen Hoover has shared a health update, months after confirming her cancer diagnosis on social media.

Taking to her Instagram story, Coover revealed undergoing radiation treatment for cancer as she spoke about having one more round of radiation at the Texas Oncology.

"Second to last day of radiation. I wish I could blame my hair and facial expressions on @Texas.Oncology, but they've been great. Hope you never need them, but highly recommend them," the author wrote in her story alongside a picture of herself in a hospital gown.

Earlier in December 2025, Colleen Hoover spoke about her diagnosis in a Facebook post; however, she refrained from sharing the type of cancer. She also noted that she would need radiation, but not chemotherapy.

Prior to that, Hoover explained having "recurring" health issues during the shooting of 'Reminders of Him' - her upcoming film adaptation.

"I continued to put off until the movie was finished. So while it felt huge and scary for a bit, and I had to miss out on the Regretting You premiere and some other important career and personal moment, I just wasn't ready to share with anyone until I knew what the outcome would be," she said, as quoted by People.

Months after she shared her diagnosis, she spoke about not attending multiple work events.

"I'm super bummed, but am have an unavoidable surgery and can't travel for a while. I'll live vicariously through you guys. So sad to miss this movie release and premiere, but so grateful to all the actors and the team who put this together," she wrote.

Last week, Hoover, in a detailed Facebook post, spoke about her condition.

"I got results back today from the geneticist that say my cancer did not come from family genes. It also didn't come from the two main causes of the cancer, which are HPV and excessive hormones. This means it was more than likely environmental/lifestyle, which is lack of exercise, poor diet and stress," the post read.

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Arjun K
Her point about stress and lifestyle is a wake-up call for all of us, especially in our fast-paced Indian cities. We ignore health until it's too late. Time to prioritize well-being over work.
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Sarah B
It's heartbreaking to see anyone go through this. Her honesty about missing work events is so relatable. Sometimes health has to come first, no matter how important the career moment feels.
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Rohit P
While I admire her courage, I do wish she had shared the type of cancer. Awareness is key. So many young people in India are getting diagnosed these days, and specific information helps.
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Kavya N
"Lack of exercise, poor diet and stress" – she's describing half of my Mumbai friend circle! 😅 Seriously though, this is a reminder we all need. Get that annual check-up, people.
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Michael C
Her positive attitude while undergoing treatment is truly inspiring. Wishing her all the best for her final round of radiation. The 'It Ends With Us' film adaptation will be worth the wait.

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