Suzanne Rogers in Remission from Colorectal Cancer

Suzanne Rogers, the veteran actress known for portraying Maggie Horton on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, announced she is in remission from stage 2 colorectal cancer during the show's 60th anniversary celebration in November 2024.

The 82-year-old actress first noticed something was not right with her health over the summer, prompting her to seek medical attention. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis through a series of tests, including a colonoscopy, MRI, PET scan, and biopsy. "It was all a shock," Rogers said in an October interview. "I take pretty good care of myself. But he said, 'It's a good thing you caught it in time.'" She underwent surgery to remove the cancer, followed by six weeks of daily chemotherapy in pill form and radiation treatments, which began shortly after she wrapped filming on June 13. The regimen concluded on July 31, coinciding with the show's scheduled six-week production break, which allowed her to focus on recovery without immediate work pressures.

Rogers described the period as challenging. "My summer was rough," she told reporters at the anniversary event. "I had cancer removed, radiation, that was tough. But I...