Bruce Campbell, the actor best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" franchise, has disclosed that his cancer diagnosis carries a prognosis of about five years. The 68-year-old actor shared the news during an appearance on "The Adam Carolla Show," where he said, "I'm in a five-year prognosis. With the type of cancer that I have, which I don't want to get into, the current thing is a five-year deal." When host Adam Carolla asked if that meant he had five years to live, Campbell replied, "Give or take."

Campbell first announced his cancer diagnosis in March, describing it as "treatable but not curable" in a social media post. In that post, he wrote, "These days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as an 'opportunity,' so let's go with that — I'm having one of those. It's also called a type of cancer that's 'treatable' not 'curable.' I apologize if that's a shock — it was to me too." He declined to specify the type of cancer he has.

During the podcast interview, Campbell emphasized his determination to maintain a positive outlook. "I've decided though, pretty specifically, to live with it, not die from it," he said. He also spoke about avoiding the overwhelming amount of information available about cancer, stating, "The cancer rabbit hole is enormous. You can go into focus groups of 10,000 guys who have exactly what you have. I won't touch it with a 10-foot pole."

Campbell described the experience as a "whack-a-mole life," explaining, "Cancer compromises (expletive) inside your body. You don't die from cancer, you die from what cancer does to you." He added that the diagnosis has affected him mentally as much as physically, noting, "It's a fascinating thing that takes place because it messes with your head, too."

The actor appeared on the show to promote his new independent film, "Ernie & Emma," which he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in. He said that promoting the film has been a focus, telling Carolla, "I'm moving on. I got a movie to promote. And when I promote this movie, I have nothing. I'm free and clear when I promote this movie mentally." He also mentioned that he feels "perfect" at the moment, saying, "Right now, I'm between whacks."

In a prior interview with Men's Journal, Campbell said he is currently undergoing treatment and responding to it. He also expressed gratitude, saying his outlook of "appreciation and gratitude" has "come out of nowhere."

Campbell, who was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, and now lives in Oregon, has had a career spanning decades. In addition to the "Evil Dead" series, he appeared in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, the Disney film "Sky High," and the television series "Burn Notice." He is currently on an 18-date tour of Alamo Drafthouse locations for "Ernie & Emma."