Astrologer Russell Grant reveals brain cancer battle after having tumour removed | The Sun
RUSSELL Grant has revealed his brain cancer battle after having a tumour removed.
The famous astrologer and media personality praised the "A Team" of doctors who completed the removal procedure.
Grant, 71, also gave thanks to "caring nurses" at Alex Hospital and YG Bangor hospital.
The grateful Strictly Come Dancing star broke the news that he was now in "recovery" in a tweet.
The post read: "Before Christmas I had a brain tumour removed by the A-Team Prof Pathmanban, Dr Bhalla, Dr Kearney, the caring nurses & Vicky Walsh of Alex Hospital Manchester & Dr Wilton YG Bangor.
"I’m now into recovery on @BrainTumourOrg Day. Thank you all."
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The TV personality underwent a five-hour procedure just before Christmas to remove a tumour from his pituitary gland.
It was after doctors said it threatened to “blank out” his optic nerve.
At the time it was reported that Grant was not allowed to blow his nose or sneeze for six months to avoid disturbing the area.
He also cannot travel for six months as part of his post-op recovery.
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The pituitary gland is a small structure, about the size of a pea, attached to the base of the brain behind the nose.
It lies in a small hollow in the skull, just below the eye, where it is protected by a part of the skull called the sphenoid bone.
Russell finished eighth on the ninth series of Strictly in 2011, but his time on the Latin and ballroom show was hampered by a knee issue.
After rumours that Russell might exit the show early because of the injury, it was confirmed he would postpone any surgery until after the show.
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