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Jarryd Nurden, a South African actor who moved to London chasing his West End dream, was recently diagnosed with a rare lung cancer (primary malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm, aka atypical carcinoid).
He mistook his early symptoms for the flu, which led to a late diagnosis and major surgery.
The big surgery & comeback
I wish him a prompt recovery, do you find Jarryd’s journey extraordinary or just one more human story of resilience?
What lessons do you take from his comeback — for health, for dreams, for life?
He mistook his early symptoms for the flu, which led to a late diagnosis and major surgery.
The big surgery & comeback
- In October 2023, he underwent a lobectomy — the removal of the lower lobe of his left lung — to combat the cancer.
- Despite serious complications (extended hospital stay, further operations) he made a return to the stage just a few months later.
- He’s now back performing, proving that resilience can sometimes rewrite your story.
- It highlights how easily serious illness can be mis-diagnosed (flu vs cancer).
- It shows the cost (emotional, physical, financial) of following a dream across continents.
- It’s an inspiring example of bouncing back: from major surgery to a performance career again.
- It reminds us that even when life throws curveballs you didn’t expect — you can still swing.
I wish him a prompt recovery, do you find Jarryd’s journey extraordinary or just one more human story of resilience?
What lessons do you take from his comeback — for health, for dreams, for life?