Actor Bruce Campbell says doctors estimate five years left after cancer diagnosis

Bruce Campbell disclosed on Thursday’s episode of "The Adam Carolla Show" that doctors have given him an estimated five-year life expectancy as he undergoes treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. The actor, who is 67, said he plans to live with the disease rather than let it dictate his life.

"I’ve decided though, pretty specifically, to live with it, not die from it," Campbell said during the interview.

He declined to reveal the cancer type, noting that he announced the diagnosis in March and described it as treatable but not curable. In a prior social-media post, he said he would keep details private because his professional commitments, including appearances and conventions, would need to be adjusted for treatment.

Campbell appeared on the show to promote "Ernie & Emma," an independent film he wrote, directed, produced and stars in. He emphasized that he will continue working on the project, stating that he does not intend to halt his activities because of the illness.

"It’s not just, you don’t die for cancer. You die from what cancer does to you," he added.