BBC news presenter "battling brain tumour"; BBC stars Nick Owen & Anne Diamond both have cancer; Simon Jordan's cancer diagnosis; Michael Flatley's "cancer battle"; Italian maestro cancels concerts

8 other Italians (including a mayor) have "medical emergencies"; Australia: comedian Denise Scott's "aggressive breast cancer," DJ Matt James "shares cancer diagnosis," Sticky Fingers cancels show

UNITED KINGDOM

BBC News presenter tells fans he's battling brain tumour after horrific crash

August 9, 2023

A BBC broadcaster is undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumour that was discovered following a bike crash in June. BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has been off air since the bike accident in June left him with 10 broken ribs. In a message to his colleagues in the BBC Scotland politics team, he said he does not believe the tumour had caused his accident – but it is possible the fall "helped reveal the tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case". The broadcaster insisted he is as "optimistic as it is possible to be" ahead of having surgery on Thursday (10th August), adding the operation is the "only way to find out exactly what type and grade the tumour is and to decide on further treatment".

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Simon Jordan reveals cancer diagnosis live on radio

August 6, 2023

Simon Jordan has revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis, and subsequent surgery, live on radio. The former Crystal Palace owner and current football pundit had been absent from his popular White and Jordan show on talkSPORT for a number of weeks but returned on Tuesday morning to deliver the bombshell. Broadcasting alongside Jim White, Jordan disclosed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer some weeks prior after a blood test, following a chance conversation with a friend. He underwent surgery a couple of weeks ago and is still recovering but has vowed to help raise awareness of the disease among older men. The 55-year-old was also keen to point out that embarrassment shouldn’t be a limiting factor in men getting help.

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BBC TV stars Nick Owen and Anne Diamond ‘cajoling one another’ [sic] after cancer diagnosis

August 6, 2023

BBC presenter Nick Owen has revealed he is being supported by his co-star Anne Diamond after both stars were diagnosed with cancer. Owen, 75, revealed he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer earlier this week, while Diamond, 68, has recently undergone a mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, Owen said: “We have been cajoling each other.” He added: “It is fantastic (to have one another) but it’s just so ironic that she and I, who are forever associated as a partnership professionally, both have the quintessentially male and female cancer.”

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IRELAND

Michael Flatley hopeful about cancer battle as he shares health update

August 5, 2023

Michael Flatley has shared an update on his battle with cancer, explaining that he is feeling positive. The Lord of the Dance is battling an "aggressive" form of cancer. 65-year-old Flatley received the diagnosis last January after a fan noticed a worrying mark on his face during an appearance on MTV. He has already beaten cancer once in the 2000s and has vowed that he will defeat the disease a second time. "It was certainly a punch of the solar plexus when I got the diagnosis," he told The Irish Examiner, "It’s a long hard road. I’m not going to lie. I’ve already made up my mind: I’m on the other side of that wall. I will not be defeated. Somehow or other I will beat this. I’ve beaten cancer before, I’ll beat it again. One of the ways I do that is I thank God every day for what I already have in my life. When God rings the bell, I’ll know it’s time to go. But until that time I’m going to keep punching.”

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ITALY

Riccardo Chailly - sudden illness, all events cancelled

August 4, 2023

Fear and concern for Riccardo Chailly. The maestro had a sudden illness which forced him "to hospitalization and a subsequent operation", reports Corriere della Sera. "For this reason he will not be able to conduct the inaugural concert of the Lucerne Festival, scheduled for August 11, as well as the other two following". This was reported to the via Solferino newspaper by "the top management of the Lucerna Festival - one of the most prestigious international festivals - of which the Maestro has been musical director since 2016. The Festival management now wishes him 'a speedy recovery'". He is 70.

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Bolognola - Illness for an elderly hiker: helicopter rescue

August 11, 2023

The Fire Brigade intervened at around 2.00 pm in Bolognola to rescue an elderly hiker who, while walking along the Acquasanta path together with other people, suffered physical fatigue which prevented him from returning. To reach him, the Drago 54 helicopter of the VVF flight department of Pescara was used, which took him on board, together with another member of the group, bringing them to Pintura. Waiting for them the team of firefighters who took them back to their car.

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Alta Val Camonica - Alarm in the middle of the night: 21-year-old taken ill in a hut. Alpine Rescue arrives on the spot

August 11, 2023

Brescia. - Illness in a hut in the middle of the night: Alpine rescue in action to save a 21-year-old girl. It happened last night in Alta Val Camonica, in the Province of Brescia: the young woman was inside a cabin in the locality of Gario, in the Villa Dalegno area when she began to feel ill, alerting the emergency services. The emergency call arrived shortly before 1 am and, given the area, the station activated the technicians of the Temù station of the Brescia Alpine Rescue. The operators then headed to the site, a short distance from Ponte di Legno and the border with Trentino. Once they reached the girl, the rescuers carried out an initial health assessment, secured her and then transported her to the ambulance, which was in Ponte di Legno. The intervention ended around two o'clock, with the return of the teams.

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Sestri Levante, hiker stricken by illness on the path to Punta Manara

August 11, 2023

A 60-year-old man was walking the path that leads from Sestri Levante to Punta Manara this morning when he was struck by a sudden illness. The intervention of the Chiavari firefighters who recovered the 60-year-old visibly in difficulty was providential.

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Bibione - 50 year old falls ill while walking and gets seriously injured

August 10, 2023

Bibione (Venice) - Sudden illness, falls on the Bibione cycle path: fifty-year-old is seriously injured. It happened today, Thursday 10 August around 11:20, along the cycle path that leads from Bevazzana to Bibione. The 50-year-old man was walking along the large track that leads to the sea. Arrived near the bridge on the Venetian coast, the man suddenly fell to the ground hitting his head. The alarm was raised immediately and the doctors from the Bibione first aid point arrived on the spot. With them also the colleagues from Treviso who arrived by helicopter. The doctors have started resuscitation maneuvers. The carabinieri then arrived at the scene.

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Still other “medical emergencies” in Italy:

Turin, a woman in Piazza Castello suddenly fell ill

August 9, 2023

Turin – Last Saturday, around 4 in the afternoon, two pedestrian assistants, on duty at Piazza Castello in Turin, promptly contacted the 118 emergency service when a lady suddenly fell ill at the intersection with via Roma. After calling 118, the assistants also warned the Centro-Crocetta Command of the Municipal Police of Turin, responsible for the area. When the officers arrived, a second ambulance with medical personnel had already been sent, and the woman was transported to the Gradenigo hospital to receive the necessary treatment. The two pedestrian assistants were publicly applauded by the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Territorial Command I of the Municipal Police of Turin, who underlined the promptness of the two assistants "which allowed for prompt rescue intervention".

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Olbia - woman of 75 has sudden illness at the airport, saved by passers-by

August 8, 2023

A woman at the airport of Olbia was about to board a plane to Bologna, when she suddenly fell ill.  She had been dismissed from the hospital the day before and her friend was accompanying her.  An assistant from the airport was with her at the gate when she passed out.  Both her friend and the assistant called a trained person, who started heart massage and saved her life.  She was then brought by ambulance to the medical station Giovanni Paolo in Olbia.

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Feltre - Cristian Dalla Palma hospitalized

July 27, 2023

Yesterday morning, Cristian Dalla Palma, a 45-year-old man, had a sudden illness. The tragic episode took place at 10 in the morning, the man was found lying on the ground by a representative with whom he had an appointment. Dalla Palma was rescued by the Suem helicopter and taken in serious condition to the Treviso hospital where he is hospitalized with a reserved prognosis.

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The mayor of Pavia Mario Fabrizio Fracassi in intensive care, fell ill

April 15, 2023

San Matteo - The mayor of Pavia Mario Fabrizio Fracassi in intensive care, fell ill. His health conditions suddenly deteriorated yesterday afternoon and help was called. A pulmonary embolism would have caused the illness, the mayor immediately started therapy and should be out of danger of life. Yesterday morning, Friday 14 April 2023, the mayor of Pavia Mario Fabrizio Fracassi warned his collaborators that he had not felt well and that he would be at rest for that day. It didn't seem to be anything too serious but in the afternoon, the 65-year-old again accused the symptoms of an illness and his conditions worsened.

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AUSTRALIA

The Project's Denise Scott, 68, reveals she's battling an 'aggressive' form of breast cancer after being diagnosed six months ago

August 9, 2023

Aussie comedian Denise Scott has revealed she's battling a 'particularly aggressive' form of breast cancer. The media personality and former star of The Project, 68, spoke about her shock health diagnosis to The Australian Women's Weekly. Denise was diagnosed with breast cancer six months ago while working on the Mother and Son reboot but bravely carried on shooting the project. Denise has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy in a bid to beat the horrible disease and has nine months of treatment left. 'I do console myself that at least I've lived a full life that I'm happy with,' Denise told the publication.

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Mashd N Kutcher Member Shares Cancer Diagnosis

August 11, 2023

Mashd N Kutcher member Matt James [33] has revealed his cancer diagnosis.

In a press statement, James told fans that’s been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. “This was unexpected as I was otherwise healthy, however it has spread throughout my body causing multiple breaks in my arms, ribs, and more,” he explained. “Over the immediate months, we will hit this from every angle with chemotherapy and extensive treatment.”

James continued by telling fans that he’ll be absent from social media and touring while he looks after his health. “My energy and focus will be writing and producing the records, plus curating and programming the music and visuals for the live shows,” he wrote, adding that the “talented collective of MNK (Mashd N Kutcher) members will perform as they always have.”

James concluded his statement: “The road ahead is challenging but I’m very fortunate to have an amazing support network of family, close friends and colleagues… right now I’m physically weak but mentally strong, and I’ll be giving this everything I’ve got.”

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Controversial Rock Singer Hospitalized, Band Cancels Concert After Fans Arrive

August 5, 2023

Australian rock band Sticky Fingers canceled their show in Brisbane after controversial frontman Dylan Frost was "rushed to hospital." Just moments before the band was set to take the stage for the Saturday, Aug. 5 show, the group, who last year released their fifth album Lekkerboy, told the crowd they would be unable to perform after Frost "became very ill." "As best we know he's ok," keyboardist Freddy Crabs told the audience, according to The Music. "Obviously this was a short time ago so we can't do the show. Sorry to put you out like this. This is one of the best venues in Australia, we love coming here. We love you all. It's killing me right now. We know when you go home tonight, please, I know this is a frustrating moment for all of you. Please, just be respectful. We are so sorry and we'll keep you updated. It's going to be alright. We're sorry. We're really really sorry."

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