ROAD TO RECOVERY
What type of cancer does Jeff Bridges have?
IN 2020 actor Jeff Bridges revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
Later in 2021, Bridges shared that his cancer was in remission.
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What type of cancer does Jeff Bridges have?
The 72-year-old actor took to Twitter in 2020 to reveal his cancer diagnosis.
"As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light," he wrote.
"I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma.
"Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery."
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the body's immune system.
These are found in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, as well as other parts of the body.
Is Jeff Bridges' cancer in remission?
About a year after his initial diagnosis The Big Lebowski star shared that his cancer was in remission.
In September 2021, he wrote on that "The 9" x 12" mass has shrunk down to the size of a marble."
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He also shared that his fight with cancer was a "piece of cake" compared to contracting Covid.
In March 2021, that he and his wife contracted Covid at the facility where he was receiving chemotherapy.
Bridges said that his wife spent five days in the hospital and he spent five weeks.
They were hospitalized for Covid in January 2021.
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What is the latest on Jeff Bridges' cancer?
The father-of-three has shared that he is now feeling "terrific" after his cancer has been in remission for a few months.
During a virtual panel on March 29, 2022, the actor thanked the cast and crew for their support.
Bridges was promoting his upcoming FX series The Old Man, which will premiere later in 2022.
"As far as I'm concerned, FX and all of the team were so considerate and gave me all of the time I needed to heal and all the support I needed," he told reporters, per .
"The protocols — we were still in COVID — made me feel very safe and eager to get down to business and play."
The outlet also reported that production for The Old Man paused twice: once in March 2020 at the start of the Covid pandemic, and again while Bridges underwent cancer treatment.
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"I went through a year and a half of this bizarre dream and then came back," Bridges said, per . "It was great to be back with the gang."
The actor shared that his cancer diagnosis inspired his role on the show as Dan Chase, a character who has Alzheimer's disease.
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