# Bruce Campbell Reveals 5-Year Cancer Prognosis Amid Spider-Man and Evil Dead Career

Actor Bruce Campbell states doctors gave him a five-year prognosis following a cancer diagnosis.

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Bruce Campbell, the actor best known for playing Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise and for his appearances in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, stated on The Adam Carolla Show that doctors have given him a prognosis of about five years following a cancer diagnosis. [^1]

Campbell has deliberately chosen not to disclose the specific cancer he was diagnosed with, describing it as a cancer that is 'treatable' but 'not curable.' [^2]

Campbell, who announced his diagnosis publicly in March, told host Adam Carolla that his 'current thing is a five-year deal.' [^3]

The 68-year-old actor made the disclosure during an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show, while continuing to keep the specific type of cancer private. [^4]

Campbell is currently working on a comedy-drama project titled 'Ernie and Emma' which he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in. [^5]

Campbell stated that he does not want to stop working or let the cancer become the center of his decisions. [^6]

Campbell stated that he feels well and intends to continue his projects while he is able. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Bruce Campbell, the actor best known for playing Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise and for his appearances in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, stated on The Adam Carolla Show that doctors have given him a prognosis of about five years following a cancer diagnosis. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. Campbell has deliberately chosen not to disclose the specific cancer he was diagnosed with, describing it as a cancer that is 'treatable' but 'not curable.' (Hindustan Times, News)
3. Campbell, who announced his diagnosis publicly in March, told host Adam Carolla that his 'current thing is a five-year deal.' (Hindustan Times, News)
4. The 68-year-old actor made the disclosure during an appearance on The Adam Carolla Show, while continuing to keep the specific type of cancer private. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. Campbell is currently working on a comedy-drama project titled 'Ernie and Emma' which he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in. (Excélsior, News)
6. Campbell stated that he does not want to stop working or let the cancer become the center of his decisions. (Excélsior, News)
7. Campbell stated that he feels well and intends to continue his projects while he is able. (Excélsior, News)

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