Actor loses half a lung after mistaking rare cancer for flu

Theatre actor Jarryd Nurden has made a triumphant return to the stage just three months after undergoing life-saving surgery to remove half his lung due to a rare cancer. Despite a devastating diagnosis and months of complications, Nurden pursued his West End dreams, demonstrating remarkable resilience and courage. “I think when you go through something very life-changing, you stop sweating the small stuff."

Nov 15, 2025 - 09:20
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Actor loses half a lung after mistaking rare cancer for flu
Theatre actor Jarryd Nurden has made a triumphant return to the stage just three months after undergoing life-saving surgery to remove half his lung due to a rare cancer. Despite a devastating diagnosis and months of complications, Nurden pursued his West End dreams, demonstrating remarkable resilience and courage. “I think when you go through something very life-changing, you stop sweating the small stuff."

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