One day after releasing his memoirs, Danger! Host Alex Trebek already has an update.
The basic element of television had written in The answer is…Reflections on my life that you would stop the experimental immunotherapy treatment you are receiving for advanced pancreatic cancer.
“I’m going to continue with this current protocol, so that’s it. If it doesn’t work, I will probably stop treatment, ”she wrote.
But on Wednesday, Trebek clarified that he has since changed his mind.
“That quote from the book was written BEFORE my current regime, and I was going through bad times,” Trebek explained on social media.
He added that his current numbers are “very good,” but if that changes, he would resume chemotherapy instead of stopping all treatment. “I am optimistic about my current plan,” added Trebek.
The host, who turned 80 on July 22, even apologized for any confusion.
Trebek has shared regular updates on his health since he revealed his diagnosis in March 2019. Just last week, he said he felt “fine” but tired, which is a side effect of the treatment.
Still, he is eager to return to the Danger! The podium has backed him since 1984, as soon as the coronavirus pandemic allows. The Canadian-born television star has promised to continue in his role until he begins to slip.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA – June 04: Television personality Alex Trebek (L) and Jean Currivan Trebek attend the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Awards Gala honoring Steve Martin at the Dolby Theater on June 4, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images for AFI)
BURBANK, CA – April 26: Television personality Alex Trebek (L) and Jean Currivan Trebek attend the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros Studios on April 26, 2015 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner / Getty Images for NATAS)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 12: TV presenter Alex Trebek (L) and Jean Currivan Trebek attend the celebration dinner after the special tribute to Sophia Loren during AFI FEST 2014 presented by Audi at the Dolby Theater on 12 November 2014 in Hollywood, California. on November 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac / Getty Images for AFI)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – June 05: Jean Trebek (L) and television personality Alex Trebek attend the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda at the Dolby Theater on June 5, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Tribute show to air on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9 p.m. ET / PT on TNT. (Photo by Michael Buckner / WireImage)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – June 04: Television personality Alex Trebek (L) and Jean Trebek attend the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda at the Dolby Theater on June 5, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Tribute show to air on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9 p.m. ET / PT on TNT. (Photo by Kevin Winter / WireImage)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – APRIL 25: Television personality Alex Trebek (R) and Jean Trebek arrive at the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s 19th Annual ‘Taste For A Cure’ at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on April 25, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 19: Alex Trebek (R) and Jean Currivan Trebek arrive at the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards held at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker / Getty Images)
Alex Trebek and his wife Jean Currivan attend the Hollywood Stars Night Thoroughbred Horse Race on June 22, 1990 at Hollywood Park in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)
Alex Trebek and his wife Jean Currivan attend the opening of ‘Jackie Mason – Brand New’ on May 30, 1990 at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)
Alex Trebek and Jean Currivan during the 49th Annual Thalians Ball at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by John Heller / WireImage)
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During a Good morning america Interview Tuesday, he said the show is already preparing to resume recording once it’s allowed. For now, old episodes of the quiz are airing.
“We have redesigned our set to separate the contestants and me a little more from them,” said Trebek. “So we are taking all kinds of precautions. Our testing procedure is now done online. “
To adjust to the coronavirus pandemic, Danger! It will record without a live audience on a schedule of five shows a day, two days a week.
