July 4th 2024.
It's been two years since fans first learned about actor Sam Neill's battle with stage three blood cancer. Despite the difficult diagnosis, the 76-year-old Jurassic Park star has remained positive and focused on his recovery.
It all started when Sam noticed swollen glands in his neck while promoting his film Jurassic World Dominion. After further testing, he was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. But Sam didn't let this news bring him down. He continued to work, even enduring grueling treatment while filming The Twelve.
In an interview with The Herald Sun, Sam shared, "Every second week, I had to forget about the weekend because it would be a bit grim. But other than that, it's great to be alive and working in beautiful places like York." Despite the challenges, Sam has remained grateful for his life and the opportunity to keep working in his passion.
In October, Sam reassured fans that he was doing well and asked them to stop worrying about him. He explained that a new drug was successfully keeping him in remission after his previous chemotherapy treatments failed. However, he also acknowledged that this drug may eventually stop working. In an episode of ABC's Australian Story, Sam shared, "I'm not afraid of dying. That doesn't worry me. But I would be annoyed because there are things I still want to do."
To put his fans at ease, Sam recorded a video message, reassuring them that he was in good hands and not to worry about him. He said, "I'm in remission and plan to be in remission for many years to come. And if the treatment does fail, we'll try something else. There are so many advancements in cancer treatment these days, it's a whole new ball game."
Sam also made it clear that he's not interested in dwelling on his cancer. In fact, he would rather focus on more important things in his life, like his family, work, and his new series, Apples Never Fall. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Sam joked about how he changed his name from Nigel John Dermot Neill to simply Sam. He explained, "You never want to be called Nigel. It's also called 'Nigel No Mates' or 'Nigel No Friends.'" So, he and his friend decided to go by Sam and Bill instead, which he says was the best decision he ever made.
Despite his cancer diagnosis, Sam continues to stay positive and live his life to the fullest. He's grateful for the support from his fans and is focused on his recovery and enjoying each day. As he said, "It's a beautiful day, I'm off to work."
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