Sam Neill announces he is cancer-free after taking part in Australian clinical trial: ‘I’m very, very excited’
Sam Neill has announced he is cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy in an Australian clinical trial, following the failure of chemotherapy to treat his stage-three blood cancer. The actor, who was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, credited the experimental treatment and scientific advancement for his recovery. He is now advocating for broader public access to CAR T-cell therapy across Australia. Neill expressed excitement about his results and hopes to return to acting.
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Sam Neill in Los Angeles in 2024. The actor has announced he is now cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment he sought after chemo stopped working. Photograph: Richard Shotwell/Invision/APView image in fullscreenSam Neill in Los Angeles in 2024. The actor has announced he is now cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment he sought after chemo stopped working. Photograph: Richard Shotwell/Invision/APSam NeillSam Neill announces he is cancer-free after taking part in Australian clinical trial: ‘I’m very, very excited’Jurassic Park actor is advocating for CAR T-cell therapy, which he underwent as part of a clinical trial, to be rolled out for blood cancer patients across AustraliaSian CainTue 28 Apr 2026 22.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 22.06…
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