The Jurassic Park star has been in remission for a year after being diagnosed with stage 3 blood cancer in 2022.
, the 76-year-old explained that his doctors initially tried chemotherapy, but it stopped working after three months. They then switched to the drug that successfully put his cancer into remission, though it has difficult side effects and requires infusions every two weeks. Neill's doctors have since informed him that the drug will lose its effectiveness over time.
"I'm prepared for that," Neill told the outlet, adding that while dying would be "annoying" given all he has left to do, he is "not remotely afraid." Though Neill described the few days after treatment as "very grim and depressing," he is "so pleased to be awake" every morning.in March 2022. This led to his diagnosis and eventual treatment plan. Following the revelation, reps for the actor told EW that Neill was "very well and back at work," and he has been cancer-free for 12 months now.
Outside of his career, Neill is focused on his vineyards, garden and grandchildren. Following his diagnosis, the actor said, "I started to look at my life and realize how immensely grateful I am for so much of it."
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