Let’s take a moment to celebrate some good news in a story that’s been tough to follow. Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy!, has finally shared some encouraging updates about his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In early March, Alex announced his diagnosis to the world, and since then, we’ve all been holding our breath, hoping for the best. Now, according to doctors, Alex is "near remission," and that’s a big deal.

At 78 years old, Alex sat down with People for this week’s cover story, and he opened up about his journey so far. "It’s kind of mind-boggling," he admitted. "The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result in their memory. Some of the tumors have already shrunk by more than 50 percent." Can you even believe that? It’s like a miracle in the making, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for Alex and his family.

The Journey Isn't Over Yet, But Alex is Staying Positive

Even though pancreatic cancer has a survival rate of only 9 percent, Alex’s body is responding remarkably well to chemotherapy. However, let’s be real—this isn’t the finish line just yet. Alex mentioned that he still has several more rounds of treatment ahead to reach full remission. But hey, getting this far is already a huge victory, and it’s a testament to his strength and determination.

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Throughout this journey, Alex has remained incredibly open and honest with his fans, sharing the ups and downs of his battle. When doctors delivered the news about his progress, Alex admitted he got emotional. "But they were tears of joy, not tears of depression," he said. That’s the kind of resilience we’ve come to admire about him.

The Power of Support: How Fans Are Making a Difference

Alex also took a moment to acknowledge the overwhelming support he’s received from fans around the world. "I’ve got a couple million people out there who have expressed their good thoughts, their positive energy directed towards me, and their prayers," he said. He believes that the love and encouragement he’s received have played a significant role in his recovery. "I told the doctors, this has to be more than just the chemo, and they agreed it could very well be an important part of this," he explained.

There’s something truly powerful about a community rallying behind someone in need. Alex sweetly added, "I’ve got a lot of love out there headed in my direction and a lot of prayer, and I will never ever minimize the value of that." It’s clear that Alex feels deeply grateful for the outpouring of support.