Actor Bruce Campbell Says Doctors Estimate About Five Years Remaining After Cancer Diagnosis
Bruce Campbell told The Adam Carolla Show that doctors have given him a roughly five-year prognosis following a cancer diagnosis in March, and he intends to focus on living rather than dwelling on the illness.
Bruce Campbell disclosed on "The Adam Carolla Show" that physicians have estimated he has about five years to live after being diagnosed with cancer in March. He said he plans to "live with it, not die from it" and intends to avoid becoming consumed by the disease.
"I’ve decided pretty specifically though to live with it, not die from it," Campbell said.
The actor did not reveal the type of cancer, noting that the prognosis is a recent development and may vary slightly. He previously described the illness as treatable but not curable and emphasized that the mental impact of cancer can be as challenging as the physical effects.
"Cancer creeps me out because of the ancillary stuff that it does. It’s not just — you don’t die from cancer. You die from what cancer does to you," he explained.
Campbell likened managing the disease to a "whack-a-mole" scenario, where treatment of one issue often leads to another problem that must be addressed. He said the experience has heightened his appreciation for the present and gratitude for everyday moments.
"Appreciation and gratitude has come out of nowhere, it’s very hard to describe," Campbell added.
Despite his health challenges, Campbell continues to promote his latest film, "Ernie & Emma," on an 18-date tour of Alamo Drafthouse locations that begins in Los Angeles and ends in Littleton, Colorado on November 14.
"I got a movie to promote. I’m free and clear when I promote this movie mentally," he said.