Alex Trebek Says Cancer Diagnosis Brings Sudden 'Surges of Deep Sadness': 'It Brings Tears to My Eyes'

Alex Trebekis grateful for the love he has received fromJeopardy!fans across the globe. “People all over America have been sharing their good thoughts, their advice, their prayers. And I feel it is making a difference in my well-being,” said Trebekin his first live interviewsince revealing the news of his cancer diagnosis. Trebek went on to express his gratitude over being “considered an inspiration to other people,” and added that he felt the same sentiment for individuals who have battled the disease before him.

Alex Trebek Says He Is Undergoing Chemotherapy Again After His 'Numbers Went Sky High'

Alex Trebekisn’tdone with his treatmentfor stage 4 pancreatic cancer after all.In a new interview that aired on Tuesday’sGood Morning America, the long-runningJeopardy!host, 79, revealed that he’s once again undergoing chemotherapy.“The doctors have decided that I have to undergo chemo again and that’s what I’m doing,” Trebek said.News of the setback comes a little over a month after Trebek told fans in a video message that he hadfinished his treatmentand was doing better.

Alex Trebek Says He Plans to 'Drink' and 'Work Around the House' After Retirement

Alex Trebekis looking forward to living a much simpler life after retiring fromJeopardy! He also shared he will “work around the house.” However, those plans will remain on the back burner for some time as Trebek isn’t exactly in a rush to sign off, despite still working to beat pancreatic cancer. “When you’ve been hosting, there are some of you who have been doing your jobs for many years. Some of you two or three decades.

Alex Trebek Says He's 'Feeling Good' as He Wraps 'Jeopardy!' 's 35th Season After Cancer Diagnosis

Alex TrebekofferedJeopardy!fans a health update on Wednesday as he continues to facestage 4 pancreatic cancer. The Emmy-winninghost, 78, opened up about his condition in a video posted to the beloved game show’s official Twitter account, assuring viewers that he was “feeling good” and thanking them for their support during his trying time. His message came as he filmed the final day on set ofJeopardy!‘s 35th season. Trebek has hosted the show since it first premiered in syndication back in September 1984.

Alex Trebek Says He's Considering Retiring from 'Jeopardy' in 2020 — Who Will Replace Him?

Alex Trebek.Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty http://video.foxnews.com/v/embed.js?id=5815748074001&w=466&h=263Watch the latest video atfoxnews.com Alex Trebek‘s final years onJeopardymay be in sight. The longtime host of the game show revealed in a recent interview that he is considering retiring from the program that made him a household name in 1984. In 2020, Trebek’s contract with the show will be up — but can he picture his life without the series? “Sure,”he toldTMZ’s Harvey Levin onFox News’OBJECTified.