Stanley Tucci Addresses Long-Term Thyroid Issues from Cancer Treatment
The actor reveals how delayed effects of radiation therapy have impacted his health and shares reflections on aging and resilience.
- Stanley Tucci discovered his thyroid was non-functioning in 2024 while filming his series 'Searching for Italy,' attributing the issue to radiation therapy from his 2017 cancer treatment.
- The actor underwent high-dose radiation and chemotherapy for throat cancer, which left him in remission but with lasting side effects, including thyroid dysfunction and fatigue.
- Tucci now manages his thyroid condition with medication, which has significantly improved his symptoms, though he continues to experience fatigue.
- He has spoken openly about the emotional toll of aging and health challenges, describing it as both saddening and motivating.
- Tucci credits his wife, Felicity Blunt, for her unwavering support during his cancer treatment and recovery, highlighting the importance of a strong support system.