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General Hospital’s Kirsten Storms Announces Leave of Absence From Show After Nearly 20 Years<\/p>\n
One <\/span>General Hospital<\/span><\/em><\/a> <\/span><\/em>star has received a new medical diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n Tristan Rogers<\/strong>, who made his first of over 1,400 appearances on the <\/span>soap opera<\/span><\/a> in 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, his rep confirmed to <\/span>Deadline<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhile he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family,\u201d the rep told the outlet in a statement published July 17. \u201cAs they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the medical update, Rogers\u2014whose character Robert Scorpio last appeared on <\/span>General Hospital <\/span><\/em>in November\u2014relayed his and his family\u2019s appreciation for the kind responses they\u2019ve received.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family,\u201d the rep continued. \u201cTristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years. This support means more to him now than ever.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n