Hallmark Channel News: Daytime Soap Stars Support Cameron Mathison Following Cancer Diagnosis

The soap opera community was quick to show their support to actor Cameron Mathison following his kidney cancer diagnosis. The actor, who is known for his role as Ryan Lavery on “All My Children,” recently announced the upsetting news that he has renal cell carcinoma or kidney cancer.

Mathison revealed that despite the diagnosis, he still felt “extremely lucky” that his cancer was found early. Also, “it hasn’t spread to any other organs,” which made him and his family feel more optimistic.

In a lengthy Instagram post, he wished for “positive thoughts and prayers” as he undergoes removal surgery. It didn’t take long for the daytime community to give the support he needed.

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Classic Soap News – Daytime Stars Send Mathison Positive Thoughts

Rebecca Budig, a former AMC costar who played the role of Grenlee, said: “Cam Cam. You know you will be on my mind the entire day.” The actress who now portrays Hayden Barnes in “General Hospital” added, “I love you so much and know Buddha is with you!”

Eva LaRue, known as Maria Santos on AMC and Celeste Rosales on “The Young and the Restless” said, “Sending all my Love and Prayers for perfect health and a speedy recovery.” “Your same Inner Light that brightens every room will pull you through.”

Mathison’s costar in Hallmark’s “Murder, She Baked,” Alison Sweeney, also said she’s praying for him and his family. She offered encouragement and asked him to let her know if there’s anything she can do.

Classic Soap News – Laura Wright Called Mathison A Beautiful Soul

The mob boss on “General Hospital,” Sonny Corinthos, or Maurice Benard in real life, also said “I’m thinking about you,” and “I’ll say a prayer; you’re a great guy. Life always has a way of working itself out.”

“General Hospital’s” Laura Wright said Mathison is a beautiful soul and that she’s “Sending you love and light” to him. Steve Burton, also known as Jason Morgan on the same sudser said he’s praying for him, and he extended his love to Mathison and his family. He added that the latter has always been a fighter and that he’ll beat this one, too.

Feeling loved and supported by my family and friends, including each and everyone of you. I’ve been very overwhelmed and so grateful for all of the supportive comments and prayers. The surgery went very well. The… https://t.co/PFQYRsL5DM

— cameron mathison (@CameronMathison) September 13, 2019

Former AMC executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers also had something to say. “Cam, you can count on me to be thinking of you and your amazing family on Thursday at 1 pm and always,” she said. “I will be sending prayers, love, and wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery!”

The other daytime stars who showed their support include Candace Cameron of “Full House,” Lacey Chabert of “All My Children,” and Joey Lawrence. As always, more detailed Spoilers and Breaking news will appear here on Celebrating The Soaps!