Sam Simon, one of the three creators of the popular television show “The Simpsons” and known animal activist, was all set to sail with the Sea Shepherds in their latest attempt to stop illegal Japanese whalers when he got some unsettling news.
His doctors told him that his colon cancer, which was diagnosed in 2012, has metastasized and spread to his other organs. They also told him that he only has months to live.
“I had all my stuff ready to go for the adventure of my life, but instead I got a different kind of adventure,” Simon said. “I’ve had the greatest life in the world. So, when it comes to talking about disappointments, they’re very high-end disappointments, and there’s not many of them, but this [missing the trip] would be the biggest one.”
Simon, who is 57 years old and a regular on the Howard Stern Show, announced his news on “Leiberman: Live at 5” in March and told listeners that he received the diagnosis five months earlier, and the doctors estimated that he has three to six months to live (Source: Examiner.com).
“The diagnosis was–I was feeling bad for a couple years, and I was diagnosing myself from television talk shows, so I was taking antidepressants and I was trying to get my testosterone levels up,” he said. “But then it turned out my primary cancer was colon cancer that had spread to my liver, kidneys, abdominal connective tissues and my lymph system and maybe my brain. They’re not sure about that.”
Simon chose to undergo chemotherapy despite their estimation.
“I don’t believe in miracles,” Simon added. “And I don’t believe in 3-6 months [to live]. I think it’s an adventure and we shall see what happens” (Source: Mother Nature Network).
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