"The Young and the Restless" star Eric Braeden has not let cancer stop him or his career. He continued in his Fox News interview, explaining that he didn't see anything worthwhile in leaving the sudser. He hilariously quipped, "I've known friends and colleagues of mine ... athletic friends of mine who suddenly are retired. And now what? Pickleball?"

The actor, who had grown up in post-World War II Germany and has been in nearly a hundred TV shows and several movies since 1961, explained that retirement was never even a consideration because of the steady paycheck. He further added: "The more profound answer is that I enjoy doing what I'm doing. I really do. I still feel very good about it." He expanded on the concept, explaining that he loves the magic that happens when taping scenes for the show. "That feeling of satisfaction, of having done a scene that seems real, still has not left me. I love it, I still love it today," he said.

Braeden's wife of over 50 years, Dale Russell Gudegast, has stood by him throughout his health issues, even when they caused Braeden to experience mood swings, he told Fox News. He also discussed the secret to the longevity of their union. "Marriage is not about tolerance, but acceptance," he said. "But the enduring thing is really liking and respecting the person. That's really what it's all about."