Stewarts to Publish Cancer Memoir All The Things
The couple will share their experiences navigating separate cancer diagnoses in a new book arriving this November.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Cancer
Matt and Chrissy Stewart are set to release their joint memoir titled All The Things on November 5, 2026. The book chronicles their lives as they manage separate cancer diagnoses while raising three children.
Why it matters
The memoir offers an intimate look at the challenges of balancing family life with the reality of long-term medical struggles. By sharing their personal narratives, the authors highlight the impact of illness on a household.
Chrissy Stewart has navigated a rare form of cancer for 6 years, while Matt Stewart is currently managing a Stage IV diagnosis. The family continues to raise three children alongside their medical journeys.
The players
Matt Stewart
He is a former co-anchor who is currently managing a Stage IV cancer diagnosis while documenting his family life.
Chrissy Stewart
She is a co-author and mother who has been navigating a rare form of cancer for the past six years.
Maddie Stewart
She is the daughter of Matt and Chrissy Stewart and a contributor to the upcoming memoir.
The details
Written in alternating voices, the book provides a dual perspective on the family’s experience. Their daughter, Maddie, also contributed writing to the memoir to reflect on her perspective as a teenager during these events.
Timeline
Chrissy Stewart began her battle with a rare form of cancer in 2020.
The memoir All The Things will be released on November 5, 2026.
Health Landscape
This story follows a pattern set by the publication of The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, in which personal health narratives serve to document a family's legacy during chronic illness.
The memoir provides insight into the day-to-day realities and emotional demands of managing chronic illness for both patients and their children. Readers may find the alternating personal perspectives useful for understanding long-term care management.
The takeaway
Sharing personal stories can provide valuable support for families facing similar medical obstacles. Readers may find that documenting their own experiences serves as a helpful tool for processing significant life transitions.
What happens next
The memoir All The Things is scheduled for public release on November 5, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on patient experiences and resources, visit the Cancer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 4.
