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William Shatner and Daughter Melanie Beat Cancer After Supporting Each Other Through Treatment

Oct 14, 2026 · 14m

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About this episode

Star Trek actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, faced frightening cancer diagnoses just one year apart, with William battling stage 4 melanoma and Melanie undergoing treatment for aggressive breast cancer. Through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and emotional moments of uncertainty, the father and daughter leaned on each other for strength, and today both are cancer-free after a journey filled with love, hope, and perseverance. Listen For: How William Shatner discovered he had stage 4 melanoma after finding a lump that was initially dismissed Melanie's battle with aggressive breast cancer and why trusting her instincts helped lead to her diagnosis The touching…