“The beginning of this year hasn’t been the easiest.”

It’s how you play the cards that counts."

Egglesfield said it had “served me well throughout my life including recently.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Actor Colin Egglesfield arrives to Audi Celebrates Golden Globes Weekend at Cecconi’s Restaurant on January 9, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

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Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

He acknowledged that his prostate cancer had been caught early.

After researching and consulting with doctors, he elected to “be proactive and have surgery.”

Egglesfield made sure to thank his care team and supporters.

Colin Egglesfield appears on ‘All My Children’ in 2006

Colin Egglesfield appears on ‘All My Children’ in 2006.Steve Fenn/abc/everett

“Thank you to everyone else who has supported me and extended your well wishes!

I feel it and each day I’m getting healthier and stronger,” Egglesfield explained.