Star Trek actor reveals mindset that helped him through stage 4 cancer battle

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24 Jul 2026 • 4:25 AM MYT
The Independent
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Star Trek actor reveals mindset that helped him through stage 4 cancer battle

  • William Shatner, 95, attributes his resilience during health challenges to a personal "vibration" and a positive mindset.
  • In 2023, Shatner was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma that had spread to his lungs and brain.
  • His daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, 61, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2022.
  • Both William Shatner and his daughter were declared cancer-free by late 2024.
  • Shatner also underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 after a horse-riding accident and emphasizes gratitude for life's small wonders.

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