Sam Neill shares major health update four years after stage three cancer diagnosis
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Key Points:
- Sam Neill, diagnosed with stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma in 2022, has shared a positive health update revealing that recent scans show no cancer in his body.
- After traditional chemotherapy stopped working, Neill underwent CAR T-cell therapy, an advanced treatment that genetically modifies patients’ blood cells to target cancer, currently available only in clinical trials in Australia.
- Neill praised the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy, calling it “science at its best,” and expressed optimism about returning to acting with plans to do another movie.
- The actor has been open about the challenges of cancer treatment, noting improvements in his condition and reduced treatment frequency, now attending sessions once a month instead of three times.
- Neill credited medical advancements and quality care for his remission and emphasized his gratitude for being able to continue enjoying life and work after his diagnosis.
