Famous actor and “Rocky” series star Dolph Lundgren opened up during a discussion on the show “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” about his ongoing battle with cancer, which he had kept quiet about until a kidney tumor was discovered in 2015.
Lundgren misdiagnosed his symptoms as acid reflux in 2020, but it was discovered that there were more tumors present, necessitating surgical surgery. He recalled the incident and added, “There was a picture there I was going to direct and star in starting in the fall.”.
The doctor called to let me know they had found another liver tumor when I was in Alabama and prepared to shoot. The gravity of his situation began to sink in when the doctor informed Lundgren that the cancer had grown too large to be removed.
Lundgren was required to undergo an alternative procedure, and his future wife Emma Krokdal described the dreadful side effects of that procedure.
She remembered that he started experiencing excruciating oral pain.
He was unable to eat anything hot, cold, or spicy, and his feet were in excruciating pain. Additionally, his hands started to hurt. He had trouble swallowing. He kept losing weight as a result.
Lundgren had the impression that the doctor had doubts about the accuracy of his two to three year prognosis. You sort of look back on your life and think, “Oh, I’ve had a great life,” he continued. I’ve lived a freaking fantastic life. “, he thought about his life. “I feel like I’ve lived five lifetimes in one, with all I’ve done. He acknowledged that he was sad for his loved ones, especially his children and fiancée, even though he didn’t feel resentment.
Lundgren’s father, the eminent actress Ida Lundgren, shared a heartbreaking conversation she had with him about his potential demise during the interview.
It was an especially moving scene. “I had a serious conversation with my dad about what would happen if he, you know, went away and whatnot,” she remembered. “That conversation was terrible. ”.
Lundgren sought a second opinion from oncologist Dr. Alexandra Drakaki, who conducted another biopsy, and there was some hope this time. When she discovered a mutation that allowed the cancer to be treated and led to a stunning 90% reduction in tumor size, they were shocked.
Drakaki claims that the cancer is responding favorably in some parts of his body. There are some lesions that are no longer visible. So, that went above and beyond what I had anticipated.
While experiencing intense emotions, Lundgren shared his current perspective on life. You understand that you value life much more, he said. You express gratitude each day.
Because of this extraordinary experience, his gratitude for the priceless moments he still treasures has increased.
