Posted December 4, 2025

The Marge is known for her sharp tongue, but at BravoCon 2025, she showed her vulnerable heart. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Margaret Josephs has provided a crucial and emotional update on her husband Joe Benigno’s battle with prostate cancer, revealing a medical strategy that has the couple living in a state of constant vigilance.

THE VERDICT: “IT HASN’T MOVED AT ALL”

After a terrifying Season 14 diagnosis where doctors found a malignant tumor following elevated PSA levels, Margaret confirmed to The Daily Dish that Joe is currently stable.

“Joe feels great,” she shared, her relief palpable. “His cancer has stayed dormant. It hasn’t moved at all. He gets checked very regularly.“

The couple recently celebrated a massive milestone amidst the health scare: Joe’s 70th birthday. “Can you believe he is 70?” Margaret gushed. “He looks amazing. BravoCon was his birthday party.”

THE GAMBLE: CHOOSING “ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE” OVER THE KNIFE

However, the stability comes with a heavy decision. Margaret revealed that despite the option to surgically remove the tumor, they have opted for “

active surveillance.“

“They said it might not grow for 10 years, so they’re just going to check him every few months,” Margaret explained.

It is a calculated risk. The couple decided against immediate surgery to avoid potential life-altering side effects. For now, they are playing the waiting game, a high-stakes decision that requires constant monitoring to ensure the “dormant” threat doesn’t wake up.

WILL THE HEALTH SCARE IMPACT HER RHONJ RETURN?

With Joe’s health “great” but under surveillance, the question remains: will Margaret return to the toxic battlefield of RHONJ?

While no official cast announcement was made at BravoCon, Andy Cohen hinted they are “very close” to finalizing the new direction for New Jersey. Margaret has previously hinted she’s ready to come back, but with her husband’s health in the balance, fans are wondering if she needs the added stress of a rebooted season.

THE CONCLUSION

Margaret Josephs and Joe Benigno are facing their biggest challenge yet, not from Teresa Giudice, but from a silent medical threat. By choosing to monitor the cancer rather than cut it out, they are living life on their own terms. Joe is feeling “amazing” for now, but in the world of health and Housewives, things can change in a heartbeat.

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