General Hospital star John J York Gives A Shocking Health Update_ Diagnosed with

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00:00 Hello dear viewers and welcome back to our channel. Today we have some truly hot warm news to share,

00:06 especially for those of you who have been following General Hospital for many years.

00:10 We're here to talk about the health update of the beloved General Hospital star,

00:15 John Jay York, who plays Max Scorpio. John Jay York recently shared an incredible update about

00:21 his health. He revealed that Be The Match has been successful in finding a suitable donor,

00:26 and he's now gearing up for a life-saving Botstein cell transplant.

00:30 In a heartfelt interview on Good Morning America, which took place on September 22,

00:36 the actor expressed his relief and gratitude. He said, "I believe they found a match,

00:41 a perfect match, which will make me cry." What wonderful news for John and his loved ones.

00:46 John Jay York's health journey began when he announced a brief hiatus from General Hospital.

00:52 It was later revealed that he had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and multiple

00:56 smoldering myeloma, two challenging blood and bone marrow disorders. While he underwent several

01:03 rounds of chemotherapy, the search for a suitable donor for a bloodstream cell transplant continued.

01:08 The actor and his family members were tested, and most of them were found to be a 6 out of 12

01:14 match. However, certain markers had to be made for a perfect match. Now, John is gearing up for

01:19 the next phase of his journey. He shared, "So we're gonna start our testing and do all that

01:24 kind of stuff coming up here in about a week." He believes that the transplant will take place,

01:30 fingers crossed, in November. It's a significant moment for him and his family.

01:34 As he faces this critical procedure, John maintains a positive attitude. He even conducted

01:41 his interview with GMA from the General Hospital of SAIT, showing his dedication and determination

01:46 as he prepares for the transplant. When asked about what he would say to the generous donor

01:51 who is giving him this tremendous gift, John struggled to find words. He humbly admitted,

01:56 "I don't know," but he went on to say, "Thank you for saving my life, for letting me spend more time

02:01 with my wife, my daughter, my son-in-law, and my grandchildren, seeing the beautiful blue sky and

02:07 all the beautiful trees. That's what I would say." Now, as viewers and fans of John Jay York,

02:13 we have an opportunity to join together and wish him all the best for a successful operation

02:18 and a speedy recovery. His positivity and strength are truly inspiring, and we can support him with

02:23 our thoughts and well-wishes. So, we are overjoyed to hear this positive update about John Jay York's

02:29 health. The General Hospital community, along with fans from all around the world, stands with him

02:34 during this challenging time. We will keep you updated on his progress, and in the meantime,

02:39 please keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Let's send him all the positive

02:43 energy and love that he deserved.