Travel Host Rick Steves Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Travel writer and TV host Rick Steves has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Steves, 69, shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he was preparing to have surgery at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center-Seattle this fall, but was remaining thankful and positive.

“I’d like to take a moment to share some important news. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” the Rick Steves’ Europe star began. “My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread.” 

“There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery,” he added.

Steves, known for giving travel tips via his TV shows and Europe…