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William Shatner, Daughter Declared Cancer-Free, Launch Health Podcast

7/23/2026

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William Shatner (95) and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch (61) were declared cancer-free by late 2024 after battling stage 4 melanoma and HER2-positive breast cancer.
Melanie completed chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and 30 radiation sessions, while William underwent tumor surgery and two years of immunotherapy.
They will co-host the weekly podcast “No Time but Now,” launching July 29 with health experts and survivors.

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William Shatner (95) and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch (61) were declared cancer-free by late 2024 after battling stage 4 melanoma and HER2-positive breast cancer.
Melanie completed chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and 30 radiation sessions, while William underwent tumor surgery and two years of immunotherapy.
They will co-host the weekly podcast “No Time but Now,” launching July 29 with health experts and survivors.