Al Roker is one of the many news anchors who experienced a head-turning weight loss transformation , which physically appeared to be a new page in his book of healthy living. But behind the curtain, the "Today" show host has dealt with various major health issues throughout the years. Roker has undergone two knee replacement surgeries, a hip replacement surgery, shoulder surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, and gastric bypass surgery. In November 2025, he mused to People that he has managed to visit the hospital at least once every three and a half years since 1979. But in more recent years, Roker has battled more serious medical situations. For instance, in 2020, Roker was diagnosed with prostate cancer .
He announced his scary diagnosis during a November 2020 episode of "Today," tell

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