2023-10-18 22:30:23
In March of this year, the actor Sam Neill, 76 years old, protagonist of ‘Jurassic Park’, revealed that he suffers angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in advanced stage. However, although the actor claims that he is in remission, he reported that he is ready to die because he is no longer afraid of the disease.
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What is angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma?
He angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma It is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system and originates in the T cells of the immune system. In accordance with specialists of the American Cancer Society, It arises when these cells begin to grow uncontrollably, causing tumors that can be both benign and malignant.
Symptoms of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
Specialists describe that this type of lymphoma It usually develops in the thymus, a small organ located behind the breastbone and in front of the heart, where many of the T cells are produced. Although the symptoms depend on the types of angioinmunoblastic lymphoma, when the tumor is too large it usually causes breathing difficulties. Among the following:
Enlarged lymph nodes, especially in the neck, armpits, and groin.Persistent fever with no apparent cause.Excessive night sweats.Fatigue and weakness.Unexplained weight loss.Rashes, itching, or skin changes.Pain in the abdomen or the abdominal area. Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver) or splenomegaly (enlarged spleen). Breathing problems or cough. Changes in the levels of platelets, red blood cells, or white blood cells in blood tests.
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How does actor Sam Neill treat cancer?
Although he treatment for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma It can be effective if detected early, this type of cancer tends to return because it progresses quickly. In the case of actor Sam Neill, After three months of chemotherapy, the treatment stopped working.
According to the actor’s statements, his doctors changed treatment to try a “anticancer drug” which, according to the actor, has had some success, since after receiving his dose of medication every two weeks, it helped him go into remission. However, doctors warned him that he would eventually become ineffective.
“I know I have it, but I’m not really interested in it,” Neill said. “He is out of my control. If you can’t control him, don’t get involved in it,” the actor said.
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The actor also confessed that he is not afraid of death because he is prepared for whatever destiny has for him. However, the only thing that terrifies her is the thought of his acting retirement. Therefore, in recent months he has remained active on the film sets during his fight against cancer.
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