Colleen Hoover is nearing the end of radiation treatment after sharing her cancer diagnosis with fans.
The 46-year-old author of “It Ends With Us” posted on Instagram Stories Monday, writing, “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.”
Genetic Testing Results
In a January 9 Facebook post, Hoover revealed that genetic testing showed her cancer was not hereditary.
“I got results back today from the geneticist that say my cancer did not come from family genes,” she wrote. “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 author acknowledged the challenge of lifestyle changes, writing, “I’m happy and grateful to be alive but I hate vegetables. I hate when I have to get off the couch. I hate sweating. I hate when science is right. If you see me at the gym, don’t even tell me good job. If you see me at a restaurant eating grilled chicken and drinking water, I’m probably real mad about it.”
Surgery Announcement
In late October, Hoover announced she would miss the premiere of “Regretting You” and other events due to surgery.
“I will not be moderating the signing for @lukasgage this month, nor will I be able to attend the premiere or any events for @regrettingyoumovie,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m super bummed, but am having an unavoidable surgery and can’t travel for a while.”
The author asked fans to share their experiences from the film, which released later that month.
“I’ll live vicariously through you guys,” Hoover continued. “So sad to miss this movie release and premiere, but so grateful to all the actors and the team who put this together.”
Health Journey Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Late October 2024 | Announced unavoidable surgery, missed “Regretting You” premiere |
| January 9, 2025 | Shared genetic testing results on Facebook |
| January 2025 | Posted about nearing end of radiation treatment |
The “It Ends With Us” author has maintained her signature humor throughout her health journey, candidly discussing both her diagnosis and the lifestyle changes recommended by her medical team.
