A famous actor from world-renowned movie Jurassic Park, Sam Neil, reveals he is fighting a ferocious stage three bone cancer.
Jurassic Park Star Has Bone Cancer
Actor Sam Neill from Jurassic Park, has disclosed he has been diagnosed with stage 3 blood cancer, which he described as “ferocious”.
Neill, 75, told the BBC that he was diagnosed in March 2022.
“The thing is, I’m crook. Possibly dying,” he wrote in the first chapter of his new book, “Did I Ever Tell You This?” To distract himself, Neill turned to writing to “give me a reason to get through the day.”
Last year, while on a press tour for “Jurassic World Dominion,” the actor became aware that the glands in his neck were not feeling normal. Following a medical consultation, Neill received his diagnosis, which he took in a rather stoic manner. This news prompted him to reflect on his life and “take stock of things.”
Neil Fills In His Time
“I thought I need to do something, and I thought, ‘Shall I start writing?'” he told the outlet. “I didn’t think I had a book in me, I just thought I’d write some stories. And I found it increasingly engrossing.”
Neill continued, “A year later, not only have I written the book — I didn’t have a ghost writer — but it’s come out in record time. I suspect my publishers, they’re delightful people, but I think they wanted to get it out in a hurry just in case I kicked the bucket before it was time to release the thing.”
In his forthcoming memoir, the actor shares the specifics of his diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. However, he clarified that the book is not solely centered on his battle with cancer, as he personally dislikes books that revolve only around the topic of cancer.
Instead, he chose to focus on his “fun” and “exciting” life.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
According to the Mayo Clinic, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is an essential part of the immune system responsible for fighting infections.
With advancements in diagnosis and treatment options, the prognosis for individuals with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has improved in recent years.
“More than anything I want my beard back. I don’t like the look of my face one bit,” he added.
According to the Mayo Clinic, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is an essential part of the immune system responsible for fighting infections.
With advancements in diagnosis and treatment options, the prognosis for individuals with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has improved in recent years.
Despite his diagnosis, Neill has maintained a positive outlook. During an interview with The Guardian, he stated that he is not afraid of death, but rather, it would bother him.
“I’m not afraid to die,” he said, “but it would annoy me. Because I’d really like another decade or two, you know? We’ve built all these lovely terraces, we’ve got these olive trees and cypresses, and I want to be around to see it all mature. And I’ve got my lovely little grandchildren. I want to see them get big.”
He continued, “But as for the dying? I couldn’t care less.”
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