Action star Dolph Lundgren, 67, is cancer-free after a private eight-year battle with kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) first diagnosed in 2015. After the cancer returned in 2020 and spread to his lungs, doctors gave him a terminal diagnosis, but a second opinion led to targeted treatment that shrank his tumors by 90%. Key Details of Lundgren's Cancer Journey:Initial Diagnosis: In 2015, a tumor was found and removed from his kidney, and he was in remission for five years.Cancer Return: In 2020, new tumors were discovered in his kidney area. Further, a doctor in Sweden told him he had "two to three years" left to live, as tumors had spread to his liver and lungs.Treatment Change: Lundgren sought a second opinion from Dr. Alexandra Drakaki. She identified a mutation in the tumor that allowed it to be treated with a targeted, off-label therapy typically used for lung cancer.Recovery: Within three months, the treatment shrank his tumors by 20–30%. By 2022, the tumors had shrunk by about 90%, and he underwent surgery to remove the remaining scar tissue.Current Status: As of March 2026, he is confirmed to be cancer-free. #marchiskidneycancerawarenessmonth#kidneycancer#metastatickidneycancer ##metastaticmatters #ifcancerspreads #sayyestohope ... See MoreSee Less
March is also Kidney Cancer Awareness Month.Kidney cancer often develops quietly — and many people don’t notice symptoms early.Know the warning signs:• Blood in the urine• Persistent back or side pain• Unexplained weight loss• FatigueAwareness saves lives.If something feels off, talk to your doctor.💚 Share this post to help spread awareness.#cancersurvivor#roadmap#advocacy#caregiving#patient #Hope #cancer #markcubanfoundation #caringTOGETHER #teamwork #metastaticmatters #SayYEStoHope... See MoreSee Less
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!My dear friend and mentor, Jean Di Carlo-Wagner, now a 23 year Colorectal Cancer Survivor in her words."How does someone look when they have cancer? I didn’t lose my hair. I didn’t lose my sense of humor. My friends came out a week at a time to take care of the house and keep me company. Dolores Ferris Sredl came out on a particularly rough week.The stress in the house was palpable. Everyone is stressed and life feels very fragile. I was just turning 47. The age for first colonoscopies was 50. It is now 45. If you have a family history or are a person of color, go in at 40. You get a 20 minute nap and the scope is over. Don’t be embarrassed to death."I will add that Jean is the reason I no longer hold my breath during difficult moments. She taught me to breathe through them instead. And, she introduced me the bumblebee....who isn't supposed to fly, but does!Check out Yoga with Jean and YogaBridge!#coloncancer#colorectalcancer #cancer #marchiscolorectalcancerawarenessmonth #sayyestohope #yogabridge#yogawithjean#yogaforcancersurvivors#justbreathe #getscreened ... See MoreSee Less
3 meaningful things anyone can do to support someone navigating cancer:1️⃣ Listen without trying to fix.Sometimes the greatest gift is simply being present.2️⃣ Show up consistently.A text. A meal. A ride. A reminder they’re not alone.3️⃣ Learn and advocate.Understand their diagnosis. Support research. Speak up for patient-centered care.Small actions create powerful impact.At Say Yes to Hope, we believe community changes everything.You can learn more at SayYesToHope.org#SayYesToHope #CancerSupport #CommunityMatters #MetastaticCancer #AdvocacyInAction #march #ColonCancerAwareness #survivor#SayYEStoHope #MetastaticCancer #cancer #Hope #patient#caregiving#CaregivingJourney#caregivingjourneyandstory ... See MoreSee Less
