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He also wrote about receiving the news that his tumor shrunk amid the riots at the U.S. Capitol.

\"I come home elated with the news. I turn on the TV to find out what’s going in the world, and….well…I don’t have to tell you what’s goin’ on,\" he wrote. \"To see our country attacking itself broke my heart. A question rose in me – what’s an individual to do in a situation like this? My mentor, Rozzell Sykes, came to mind. His manta was 'Be Love.'\"

\"PHOTO:
@thejeffbridges via Instagram
PHOTO: Jeff Bridges posted this image of himself to his Instagram account as he battles cancer.
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Bridges has kept his fan base updated throughout his cancer fight. In December, he shared a photo revealing he shaved his head and was \"feeling good.\"

Here’s the latest:
• Feeling good
• Shaved my head
• Got a puppy - Monty
• Had a Birthday - 71, man

For more updates, visit: https://t.co/tndalVscvs pic.twitter.com/9ryxhQbPD9

— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) December 14, 2020

Lymphoma is cancer of the body's lymphatic system, which helps fight germs according to the Mayo Clinic. Treatment for the disease varies, but may involve chemotherapy, immunotherapy medications, radiation therapy, a bone marrow transplant or some combination thereof.

When he publicly announced his diagnosis last year, he shared, \"Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good.\"

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