Neighbours' Ian Smith Shares 'Miracle' Cancer Update After Being Given Months to Live

Ian Smith, widely adored for his role as Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has shared details about his current struggle with cancer and an unexpected development that has left even his healthcare providers astonished.

The beloved Australian actor, who is 86 years old, made an appearance on 'The Morning Show' on Channel Seven recently. He gave an uplifting update about his health following a initially concerning diagnosis. "I have cancer; I know this because my doctors told me so. However, besides that... There’s no pain. I was expected to pass away in March," Smith disclosed candidly.

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In December, he received a diagnosis of pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and highly aggressive type of lung cancer. The medical professionals informed him that the condition could not be cured. His outlook was very poor, according to reports. the Mirror ..

Nevertheless, after joining what he calls a " guinea pig" experimental treatment program, he has exceeded expectations.

“I wish we could travel endlessly,” he said with a smile.

I'm not keen on playing Harold any longer but I still want to continue with acting.

Even though his diagnosis was serious, Smith points out that the treatment has had a positive side. He said, "I might have never felt this good before. Everybody looks at me and remarks, ‘Just look at your hair,’" as he laughed.

They're all envious because I have such abundant hair. I underwent the treatment, began losing my hair, and ended up completely bald. Then, I moved on to immunotherapy and grew a headful of hair again—curly hair at that.

He remains grounded yet optimistic, expressing that he currently anticipates "another one or two years" of life beyond what the doctors originally estimated. Even though he has left Neighbours behind, the experienced actor maintains that this doesn’t mean walking away from the art form that defined much of his existence. He confessed, “The condition hasn’t gone away, but I am still present and feeling well."

The final episodes featuring him in the cherished Australian show were profoundly touching. When Harold emotionally declared his plans to move to Port Douglas, Queensland, dedicated watchers found themselves in tears.

Thinking back on his last moments, Smith said that having his co-actors around him made it even more emotionally resonant. He passionately declared, "I have deep affection for each of them; they feel like family to me."

Back in 1987, Smith assumed the part of Harold and swiftly became a beloved figure among fans. He was renowned for his character’s generosity, resilience, and impressive return after several hiatuses.

Currently, in his actual life, Smith is experiencing a plotline that even soap opera scriptwriters would struggle to conceive. During a recent interview with BBC On Radio 5 Live, he opened up about his journey from when doctors initially told him he had only months left to live. "Yes, I have cancer and will pass away eventually, but I appear to be beating the odds, which is positive," he stated.

In early January, Smith revealed to TV Week that following three rounds of treatments combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy, his tumor began to shrink. This encouraging development fuels his silent resolve.

I have been reborn," he stated, "and I still have tales to share.