Alex Trebek Reveals How His Family Reacted to His Decision to Stop Cancer Treatment

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Alex Trebek does not plan to continue his cancer treatment. In his memoir, , the 79-year-old host reveals how his family reacted to his decision to likely cease all treatment following the completion of his current protocol.«I sat down with [Emily], Matt and Jeanie, and told them I had made my decision,» he writes of his 27-year-old daughter, 30-year-old son, and wife of 30 years, respectively.«I’m going to stick with this current protocol, then that’s it.

If it doesn’t work I’ll probably stop treatment,» he writes. «It wasn’t an easy conversation, and it isn’t any easier writing these words.

Quality of life was an important consideration.»Trebek's quality of life has been affected by both his illness and his treatments since he went public.