Soap opera star Eric Braeden reveals his ‘scary’ prostate cancer was misdiagnosed

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden has opened up about the “scary” time his prostate cancer was initially misdiagnosed. Now, the soap opera star wants to raise awareness towards prostate cancer, especially because a misdiagnosis could’ve threatened his own health. While it is not known what causes prostate cancer, there are several factors that may increase one’s risk of developing the disease. A person’s treatment may depend on whether their prostate cancer is limited to the prostate gland or if it has spread to other parts of the body.