Fox News Radio host and conservative commentator Guy Benson, aged 40, announced on his program, The Guy Benson Show, on Thursday that he recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous melanoma discovered during a routine skin check.
The diagnosis was identified as an invasive malignant melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer, but Benson emphasized his relief and gratitude that the cancer was detected early, allowing for its successful removal. “It’s been cut out of me, I’ve been sewn back up, the cancer is gone, I’m told. That’s great,” he shared with his audience, highlighting the positive outcome.
Benson expressed deep appreciation for the medical professionals who treated him, as well as for the support he received from those around him during the process.
On a very personal note, I’ve recently had a brush with a word that no one ever wants to hear — cancer. Thank God, I noticed something & we caught it very early. It’s now been physically excised from my body and the doctor says no further treatment is needed. It looks like I’m… pic.twitter.com/EHAj9MUaxK
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) October 9, 2025
“I feel grateful. Grateful to everyone who’s been great with me these last couple of weeks, grateful to God, grateful to the doctor and everyone else,” he said.
The early detection meant that no additional treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation, were necessary, allowing him to resume his normal activities with minimal disruption.
As a prominent figure in conservative media, Benson serves as the political editor for the MAGA-friendly outlet Townhall and is a frequent contributor on Fox News. His radio show is described as offering “smart, fast-paced political and cultural insights from a right-leaning perspective,” attracting listeners who align with his ideological stance.
While the diagnosis caused him to miss a few days of work intermittently, Benson reassured his audience that he is now in good health and does not anticipate further medical interventions. He used the opportunity to underscore the importance of regular skin checks, crediting the routine examination for catching the cancer before it could progress further.