Ben Stiller described how he fought against prostate cancer

Well-known Hollywood actor Ben Stiller, whom many know by comedy "Exemplary male", "Meet the Fockers" and "Night at the Museum," told far from comical news. A few years ago, a 50-year-old actor was diagnosed with prostate cancer. About how it was, Ben decided to tell his fans.

I was shocked by the news

Everyone knows that no celebrities are immune from formidable diseases. However, if some people perceive such news about their health more or less calmly, Stiller was at a loss, because the schedule of his filming was scheduled for a year ahead. Here's how the actor commented on the news of cancer in a conversation with journalist Howard Sterno:

"For me, the diagnosis was a complete surprise. I was shocked by the news and did not know what to do about it. At the same time, I felt fear and panic. Then only one thought flashed through my mind: "And if it does not heal, and I will soon die." After I came to myself a little, I rushed to look for a doctor. I've been to many specialists, even visited Dr. Robert de Niro, until I stopped "on mine." I was successfully operated on and although two years have passed since the surgery, I am still under medical supervision and receive treatment. "
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Ben thanks his wife

After Stiller learned that he had cancer, he fell into despair. His wife, actress Christine Taylor, with whom he has been married since 2000, was able to find the right words and revive the actor's desire to live. In one of his interviews, Ben said about his wife:

"You can not imagine how difficult it was for me then. For the first time in my life I felt a crazy fear. I do not know what would have happened if Christine had not been around. She helped me to cope with everything, and I'm very grateful to her for this. "