# Sarah Palin seeks support for Ron Duguay during cancer treatment

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sarah-palin-pleads-for-prayers-for-cancer-stricken-former-nhl-star-boyfriend-ron-duguay-as-she-shares-photo-of-him-in-hospital-bed/
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:40:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T19:50:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16227185/Sarah-Palin-prayers-cancer-NHL-boyfriend-Ron-Duguay.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Business, Culture, Government, Health, Markets, Medicine, Politics, World

## Key points

- Palin asked for prayers for Ron Duguay.
- His stage four colon cancer has spread to his liver.
- Duguay’s daughter says Palin has supported the family.

## Summary

Sarah Palin has asked for prayers for Ron Duguay, the retired NHL player who is being treated for stage four cancer, sharing a hospital-bed photo of their hands on Instagram. Her posts show her support during his illness, though the pair have not publicly confirmed their relationship.

Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer more than a year ago, and it has since spread to his liver. His daughter Shay Thomas has praised Palin’s support, saying she stayed with him in hospital for five days after surgery and would travel at short notice to help the family. Palin lives in Alaska, while Duguay is receiving treatment in Southern California.

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