ABC News correspondent Will Reeve is cancer-free. The 34-year-old journalist disclosed on the September 29 broadcast of Good Morning America that he spent the summer secretly battling testicular cancer, undergoing multiple surgeries and chemotherapy.
A Discovery in the Shower
The journey began in April when Reeve discovered a “tender lump” during a shower. His wife, Amanda Dubin, pushed him to seek a professional opinion. “It’s probably nothing, but what if it’s something?” she asked. An ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis, triggering a medical process Reeve described as a “slog.” Throughout the treatment, he kept his diagnosis private until he could confirm on the September 30 broadcast that the disease was firmly “in the rearview mirror.”
Managing Future Health
Beyond the immediate surgeries, Reeve took proactive steps regarding his long-term health. He engaged in sperm banking during his treatment—a measure doctors recommend for patients to ensure family planning options remain open, even when an orchiectomy does not necessarily preclude natural conception. During a segment, Reeve joked with fellow survivor Will Sette, who was diagnosed at 14 and is now 19, saying, “If there’s ever a time to go [to a] sperm bank, it’s probably when you’re 14.”
Breaking the Silence
Reeve is now leveraging his position at Good Morning America to challenge the stigma surrounding the disease.
During the segment, Reeve admitted to the psychological burden of his diagnosis. “I’m so sorry to all of my loved ones who are dropping everything to be with me throughout this whole thing,” he said, noting he had “worried about being a burden” to his wife.
A Marriage Tested Early
Reeve and Dubin, a luxury wedding and event planner based in New York, married on January 17, 2026, at the Rubell Museum in Miami. Having begun dating in 2022 and announcing their engagement in November 2024, the couple faced a significant test early in their marriage. Dubin told Vogue that the ordeal provided “validation early in the marriage that we are well-equipped to tackle anything,” adding, “Seeing the faces of all of our favorite people in one place is unlike anything I’ve experienced,” and “getting to share our love with the people who matter the most to us is something I’ll never forget.”
Advocacy as Recovery
Reeve’s return to the studio marked his transition from patient to advocate. Expressing gratitude to his colleagues and family for their support, he noted, “I am here doing my job.” Co-anchor Robin Roberts responded, “It’s a mission for you right now. It’s your message.”
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