Suzanne Rogers, longtime star of 'Days of Our Lives,' has shared that she was diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer over the summer. The actress completed her treatment in July and is now on the mend. Rogers kept her health struggle private during the show's hiatus, drawing support from a co-star who faced her own cancer battle years ago.
Diagnosis and Treatment Timeline
Suzanne Rogers announced her stage 2 colon cancer diagnosis in an interview with TV Insider, published on October 30, 2025. She first noticed something was off with her body and sought medical attention, leading to a series of tests that confirmed the illness over the summer.
Treatment began in June, shortly after 'Days of Our Lives' wrapped production for a six-week hiatus. Rogers underwent radiation and chemotherapy every weekday for six weeks, describing the process as 'tough.' Despite the intensity, she noted that she did not lose her hair. She completed all treatments on July 31, 2025, and is beginning to feel like herself again.
Support and Privacy
Rogers chose to keep her cancer battle out of the public eye during the show's break. She turned to her on-screen daughter, Linsey Godfrey, for guidance. Godfrey, who plays Kristen DiMera on the soap, successfully beat Hodgkin's lymphoma nearly 20 years ago and provided invaluable support.
The diagnosis has given Rogers a renewed perspective on life, she said in the interview. As a legendary figure on 'Days of Our Lives' since 1973, her revelation highlights the personal challenges behind the scenes of daytime television.