Colleen Hoover, the bestselling author behind the smash hit It Ends With Us, has revealed that she recently underwent treatment for cancer. Known for her emotional storytelling and connection with millions of readers, Hoover shared the personal health update as she completed her final rounds of radiation therapy.
In a refreshingly candid social media post, Hoover posted a hospital selfie, opening up about the diagnosis she had kept private until now. She did not disclose the specific type of cancer but explained that it was discovered in 2023, surgically removed, and, fortunately, did not require chemotherapy. Radiation followed as a precautionary step.
She also noted that genetic testing showed no hereditary or hormonal link to the cancer, ruling out BRCA mutations and HPV. Instead, she hinted at environmental or lifestyle factors as the most likely causes, though she emphasized that no one can ever be entirely sure.
Despite the health scare, Hoover’s professional momentum hasn’t slowed. Her new novel Woman Down was released in the same period she was quietly undergoing treatment, and multiple film adaptations of her popular novels, including Verity and Regretting You, are currently in development. She remains a leading voice in contemporary fiction, with her devoted fanbase rallying behind her with messages of support.
Colleen Hoover’s choice to go public only after completing treatment speaks to her signature blend of vulnerability and strength — a quality that defines not just her characters, but the author herself.