Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Undergoes More Chemo, Says Earlier Reports Were “Overoptimistic” By Do You Remember This story originally appeared at Do You Remember by Jane Kenney. Alex Trebek update / YouTube Trebek says that doctors are “reexamining” his situation, but expects to have more chemo treatments ahead of him. Although he calls the previous reports “overoptimistic,” he still has an optimistic nature about him. He says that because the chemo treatments worked so well before, hopefully, they will work just as well a second time around! We are certainly hoping for that. In true Alex Trebek style, he is taking and delivering this news with poise and grace. “One of the things I have learned in the past six months is that the course of pancreatic cancer treatment is not a straightforward affair. There are always curves and unexpected events,” he says in the update video. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! Learn more He has a different outlook on life now Alex Trebek / CBS This Morning Trebek ends his video update with, “Please keep me in your good thoughts and prayers. It really means a lot.” He has always been openly grateful about all the support he has received since his cancer diagnosis in March. Recently on Good Morning America, Trebek says he has no plans to stop hosting the popular game show, but looks towards his future philosophically. “I’m 79-years-old,” he says. “I’ve had one hell of a good life. And I’e enjoyed it…the thought of passing on doesn’t frighten me, it doesn’t. Other things do, the effect it will have on my loved ones…it makes me sad. But the thought of myself moving on, hey folks, it comes with the territory.” A young Alex Trebek / ABC We are certainly hoping for a positive outcome with this second round of chemotherapy. You are in all of our prayers, Alex! Watch the official cancer update video from him below. Provide Mammograms Support those fighting Breast Cancer at The Breast Cancer Site for free! → Whizzco