Ian Smith, the beloved Neighbours actor, is embracing encouraging news in his ongoing fight against terminal lung cancer. The 86-year-old, who was last seen portrayed as Harold Bishop, first announced in December informing his fans that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive type of illness and that doctors had only granted him a few months to live.
Significant Progress in Treatment
Other recent medical checkups have brought some form of positivity to Ian Smith’s status. However, a PET scan done later showed a significant decrease in his tumor’s size, which added more years to his life as compared to the initial prognosis. Regarding the prognosis, which Smith knows has not changed from being terminal, he sounded relieved at the option of getting more time with a better quality of life.
Exploring Advanced Therapies
This actor has been treated using chemotherapy and immunotherapy, two methods that have been used in the fight against the illness. He applied for it as both curative and experimental, noting that the treatment was new and he wanted to get it to prolong his life and possibly improve his quality of life.
A Legacy of Love and Resilience
Neighbors, although Ian Smith only considered joining in 1987, has impacted the show and the fans worldwide in a great way. Even as he battles the illness with bravado, his spirit, and frequent exhortations to make the most of the time left are also cheering to many who have been his fans through his movie-making and singing career. Go to the next page to see how determined and optimistic Ian Smith is as he continues his journey. Everybody who would want the young man to succeed in this phase of life is encouraging him as he continues to labor with hope.
