General Hospital’s John J. York says he’s ‘feeling really good’ amid cancer battle and hopes to return to show in new year

Actor John J. York gave fans an update on his health in a video he posted to social media on Friday, saying he is “feeling really good” less than two months after undergoing a stem cell transplant after he had a few blood and bone abnormalities had been identified. bone marrow disorders.

The 65-year-old General Hospital actor, who revealed his health battle with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and multiple smoldering myeloma in September, posted a video with the caption, “Hey there, everyone. It's me and I'm checking in.

“I know what you're thinking – you're thinking, 'Why did Mac shave his beard?' he said. 'I haven't shaved my beard. I actually shaved off the little hairs that were still there.'

York, a regular on the ABC soap since 1991 where he plays Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, said he is “actually doing really well” as he continues his ongoing treatment.

The Chicago-born actor told fans that he has “a long road ahead of him, but the test results look good” and that he is “feeling really good” since last month's treatment.

The veteran actor, who has also appeared in shows like Werewolf, Port Charles and Hotel, left open the possibility of returning to General Hospital next New Year.

“Hopefully, if things go the way they are now, maybe get back on the show late spring, early summer,” he said.

York expressed his gratitude to his fans amid his ongoing health battle.

“I just wanted to thank you all so much for all your notes and messages of support, encouragement and all the love you've sent my way,” York said. 'I feel your hugs every day and I am very grateful for that.'

York – who underwent multiple chemotherapy treatments and three bone marrow biopsies while looking for a donor for his stem cell transplant – said he was taking things “one day at a time” in an effort to “take care of this.”

He concluded by saying: 'In the meantime, I want you all to have a very, very, very Merry Christmas with your family and friends, your loved ones.

'I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, and much happiness; How about a little luck? Make sure you have some luck, okay?'

The actor's fans responded with kind messages on his social media update, with one user telling him, “As a leukemia survivor, I know your journey is tough.

The Chicago-born actor told fans that he has “a long road ahead of him, but the test results look good” and that he is “feeling really good” since last month's treatment.

The veteran actor left open the possibility of returning to General Hospital next year

York expressed his gratitude to his fans amid his ongoing health battle: “I feel your hugs every day and I'm very grateful for that.”

York, who has also appeared in shows like Werewolf, Port Charles and Hotel, was pictured at the Daytime Emmys in Pasadena, California in April 2018

York has been a regular on the ABC soap since 1991, playing Malcolm 'Mac' Scorpio

The actor's fans responded with kind messages on his social media update

'I think of you, my strong friend. Trust your journey! You and God have this!

Another said: 'God bless you and your family. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. I pray for a speedy recovery. I look forward to seeing you again on the show.”

One said they 'can't wait to have it [York] back on [General Hospital] again,” while another called York “a gift to your fans.”

One user replied: 'Still as handsome as ever. Wishing you all the best. One day at a time, like you said. May God be with you and your family during the difficult days. Stay strong, John.”