Dustin Hoffman Undergoes Cancer Treatment Oscar-winner Dustin Hoffman has undergone treatment for cancer, the actor's publicist has confirmed. Jodi Gottlieb did not reveal what kind of cancer the Tootsie star was diagnosed with, or when the diagnosis took place. But Gottlieb said the cancer had been "detected early and he has been surgically cured." "Dustin is feeling great and is in good health," she said, adding that he will be continuing with preventative measures to avoid a recurrence of the disease. Hoffman, 75, who won the best actor Oscar for his roles in 1979's Kramer vs Kramer and 1988's Rain Man, made his directorial debut with the 2012 comedy-drama Quartet. The legendary actor has starred in dozens of other movies, including Midnight Cowboy, Little Big Man, All The President's Men and Marathon Man. He is set to star alongside Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey Jr in the Jon Favreau-directed comedy Chef, which is set for release next year.