Al Roker Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The longtime 'Today' host will undergo surgery next week

The 66-year-old TV personality made the announcement this morning while on the air during the Today show, explaining that he will undergo surgery next week to have his prostate removed.
While only now going public about the diagnosis, Roker said he first learned of his prostate cancer on September 30. The reason he let viewers know now is so they understood why he would be taking time off for surgery and recovery.
"It's a good news-bad news kind of thing," Roker said on Today this morning. "Good news is we caught it early. Not great news is that it's a little aggressive, so I'm going to be taking some time off to take care of this."
The doctor who will perform the surgery, Vincent Laudone, also appeared on Today, explaining that "fortunately his cancer appears somewhat limited or confined to the prostate, but because it's more aggressive, we wanted to treat it." He also added that while different treatment options were discussed, "we settled on removing the prostate."
You can watch Roker make the announcement below, where you will also find various tweets of support from his colleagues.
Thinking about my dear friend @alroker and wishing him the best as he faces prostate cancer. Sending so much love to you, Al! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sG2ghhQQol
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) November 6, 2020
Love our al ❤️❤️❤️ @alroker https://t.co/f7QP7wKYub
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) November 6, 2020
.@alroker my thoughts are with you on a full recovery. Thank you for using this difficult moment in you own life to educate and inform. You have likely saved lives. https://t.co/hnBOFrWyZ3
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) November 6, 2020
We love you, @alroker, and will fight alongside you every step of the way. https://t.co/jt01pBKlmY
— Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) November 6, 2020
Sending love to my buddy @alroker. Always sharing his journeys and helping others. 🙏🏽❤️
— Holly Robinson Peete😷🥰 (@hollyrpeete) November 6, 2020
Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis https://t.co/AulQjKVM4I via @TODAYshow
America loves you so much @alroker everyone is pulling for you — Matt & Mars & I are sending all the strength we can ❤️ https://t.co/9bHq3X8asU
— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) November 6, 2020