Dolph Lundgren, a well-known actor, and star of the “Rocky” series revealed during a discussion on the program “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about his ongoing battle with cancer, which he had kept quiet about until a kidney tumor was found in 2015.
In 2020, Lundgren misdiagnosed his symptoms as acid reflux; however, it was later found that there were additional tumors, necessitating surgery. There was a movie that I was going to direct and star in starting in the fall, he recalled the incident and continued. ”.
As I was getting ready to shoot in Alabama, the doctor called to inform me that they had discovered a new liver tumor. When the doctor told Lundgren that the cancer had become too large to be removed, the seriousness of his situation started to dawn on him.
Lundgren was required to have a different procedure, and his future wife Emma Krokdal described the terrible side effects of that procedure.
He started having terrible oral pain, she recalled.
The pain in his feet was unbearable, and he was unable to eat anything hot, cold, or spicy. He also started to get hand pain. Swallowing was a challenge for him. As a result, he continued to lose weight.
Lundgren got the feeling that the doctor wasn’t entirely confident in his two to three-year prognosis. When you reflect on your life, you might think, “Oh, I’ve had a great life,” he continued. My life has been absolutely fantastic. “, he pondered his existence. “With all I’ve accomplished, I feel like I’ve lived five lifetimes in one. He didn’t feel resentment, but he did admit that he was sad for his loved ones, especially his children and fiancée.
Ida Lundgren, a renowned actress, and Lundgren’s mother shared a heartbreaking conversation she had with her son about his impending death during the interview.
It was a particularly heartbreaking scene. “I had a serious conversation with my dad about what would happen if he, you know, went away and whatnot,” she recalled. It was a terrible conversation. ”.
Lundgren sought out oncologist Dr. Alexandra Drakaki for a second opinion, and this time there was some reason for optimism after another biopsy was performed. They were stunned when she found a mutation that made it possible to treat cancer and resulted in a stunning 90% reduction in tumor size.
According to Drakaki, the cancer is regaining some of its strength in some areas of his body. Some lesions have vanished from sight. So, that exceeded my expectations.
Lundgren talked about his current outlook on life while feeling extremely emotional. You realize that you value life much more than before, he said. You give thanks every day.
This extraordinary experience has made him even more grateful for the priceless moments he still cherishes.
