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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachael Davis

Actor loses half a lung after mistaking rare cancer for flu

Jarryd Nurden feels he has a ‘second chance at life’ - (Supplied)

Theatre actor Jarryd Nurden has made a return to the West End stage just six months after undergoing surgery to remove half of his lung due to a rare cancer.

Originally from KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, Mr Nurden harboured a lifelong ambition to perform in the West End, having sung in choirs since childhood.

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