Evil Dead Star Bruce Campbell Says His Cancer Is Treatable, Not Curable
Actor Bruce Campbell, 67, has revealed via social media that he has a cancer that is treatable, not curable. The iconic star told his fans that he is stepping back from work and convention appearances while he gets treatment.
According to People, Campbell also said he was posting now so false information would not get out first, and he made it clear that he is not sharing more medical details at this time.
He did not name the specific cancer type.
In his update, Campbell said he hopes to recover as much as possible over the summer and still tour for his new movie Ernie & Emma in the fall. The Week notes he is directing and starring in the movie, and People reported he also remains tied to the Evil Dead world as an executive producer on Evil Dead Burn.
Campbell is best known for Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead franchise, including Army of Darkness and the later Ash vs Evil Dead series.
I grew up watching Bruce Campbell, and he’s the kind of actor who could be funny, intense, and a little unhinged in the same scene, all in the most captivating of ways. For many, he is the face of oddball horror.
What does treatable, not curable mean?
The American Cancer Society often calls advanced cancer unlikely to be cured, but it may still be treatable, and in some cases, can be controlled for a long time like an ongoing illness.
For example, treatment may help shrink cancer, slow growth, ease symptoms, and help people live longer.
Treatments and outcomes depend on the cancer type and stage.
Cancer which is treatable but not curable can include some advanced or metastatic cancers, and it can also describe certain blood cancers that doctors manage over time rather than fully eliminate.
As Campbell has not shared his exact diagnosis, no one should assume the type from this announcement alone.
A real example of the kind of cancer that is treatable but not curable is chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL. The American Cancer Society shows many people with CLL may not have symptoms at diagnosis, and doctors often use a watch and wait approach in early stages because the disease can progress slowly and is hard to cure.
Symptoms to look out for
Symptoms depend on where the cancer is, how large it is, and whether it has spread. General warning signs can include:
- Unusual fatigue that does not improve with rest
- Unexplained weight loss
- New lumps or swelling
- Pain that does not go away
- Cough or hoarseness that lingers
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Bowel habit changes that persist
- Skin changes, including a sore that does not heal
For the CLL example previously mentioned in the article, symptoms can include fatigue, fever, night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, and a feeling of fullness in the belly, though many people have no symptoms early on.
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, or they do not go away or get worse, it is vital that you see your doctor.
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