Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has revealed she has been having treatment after being diagnosed with cancer. The US writer, 46, known for It Ends With Us and Reminders of Him, said she has nearly finished radiotherapy and that earlier surgery was a success.
She publicly discussed the news in an Instagram post this week, with a selfie showing her in a hospital gown. In a further message on Tuesday, she told fans: I'm doing much better. My cancer diagnosis was a while ago but I chose to keep it private until after finding out my surgery was successful and what my other treatments would be.
That came after she initially shared the news with fans in a private Facebook chat about a month ago, telling them the cancer had been removed and that I'm okay.
In the Facebook post to Colleen Hoover's CoHorts - her fan group - she explained that she had suffered recurring health issues throughout 2025. But she put her concerns to one side while the film adaptation of Reminders of Him was being shot in Canada, and did not seek medical advice until the movie was finished, she explained.
On her return home she received her cancer diagnosis. 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 moments, I just wasn't ready to share with anyone until I knew what the outcome would be, she said. Hoover has not specified what type of cancer she has.
In an Instagram update, Hoover reflected on how her lifestyle and environmental factors could have contributed to her health issues. She humorously mentioned her aversion to healthy eating and exercise but expressed gratitude for her recovery journey, stating: I'm happy and grateful to be alive but I hate vegetables.
Along with her personal experience, Hoover's latest novel, Woman Down, was released this week, marking her first major work since 2022. She clarified that her health updates were not intended to drive book sales but rather to share her resilience and strength with her fans.
Despite her challenges, Hoover continues to be active, recently surprising fans at a book launch event. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of openness and support while navigating life’s difficult moments.
She publicly discussed the news in an Instagram post this week, with a selfie showing her in a hospital gown. In a further message on Tuesday, she told fans: I'm doing much better. My cancer diagnosis was a while ago but I chose to keep it private until after finding out my surgery was successful and what my other treatments would be.
That came after she initially shared the news with fans in a private Facebook chat about a month ago, telling them the cancer had been removed and that I'm okay.
In the Facebook post to Colleen Hoover's CoHorts - her fan group - she explained that she had suffered recurring health issues throughout 2025. But she put her concerns to one side while the film adaptation of Reminders of Him was being shot in Canada, and did not seek medical advice until the movie was finished, she explained.
On her return home she received her cancer diagnosis. 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 moments, I just wasn't ready to share with anyone until I knew what the outcome would be, she said. Hoover has not specified what type of cancer she has.
In an Instagram update, Hoover reflected on how her lifestyle and environmental factors could have contributed to her health issues. She humorously mentioned her aversion to healthy eating and exercise but expressed gratitude for her recovery journey, stating: I'm happy and grateful to be alive but I hate vegetables.
Along with her personal experience, Hoover's latest novel, Woman Down, was released this week, marking her first major work since 2022. She clarified that her health updates were not intended to drive book sales but rather to share her resilience and strength with her fans.
Despite her challenges, Hoover continues to be active, recently surprising fans at a book launch event. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of openness and support while navigating life’s difficult moments.
