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Jill Martin Faces More Surgery Post-Cancer Battle
10 Jan
Summary
- Jill Martin requires surgery for skin damage from cancer radiation.
- This is Martin's eighth surgery since her 2023 breast cancer diagnosis.
- She is returning to the hospital as a reconstructive patient, not cancer.
Lifestyle contributor Jill Martin is set to undergo additional surgery due to complications arising from her breast cancer treatment. The 49-year-old journalist revealed on January 9, 2026, that she requires an urgent procedure to address skin damage resulting from radiation therapy. Martin clarified that she is returning to the hospital as a reconstructive patient, not a cancer patient, stating her cancer is not back.
This upcoming surgery will be Martin's eighth since her Stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. Her treatment regimen has included a double mastectomy, lymph node removal, chemotherapy, radiation, and reconstructive surgery. Doctors explain that radiation can cause skin breakdown, especially after a mastectomy, necessitating procedures like skin grafts to reinforce healing areas and prevent infection.
Martin expects to spend over three nights in the hospital followed by several weeks of recovery at home. She expressed a mix of exhaustion and gratitude, emphasizing her appreciation for early action, medical professionals, and the opportunity to continue moving forward. The journalist has been open about her health journey on the Today show.
