Davina McCall diagnosed with cardiovascular disease after brain tumour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 19:56 · Archive

Television presenter Davina McCall has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, two years after having a brain tumour removed.

Davina McCall has announced on her podcast Begin Again that she has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The former Big Brother presenter made the revelation two years after having a rare brain tumour removed in 2024. She was also diagnosed with breast cancer a year later, before receiving the all clear.

McCall spoke about feeling vulnerable following her health battles. 'Once you've been ill, you think "Oh, I thought I was invincible,"' she said. She teamed up with the British Heart Foundation for a special podcast episode to discuss the link between heart conditions and the menopause, noting that 'heart attacks and cardiovascular disease is rife out there particular in women post menopause'.

The television presenter urged listeners to seek medical checks and attention to their bodies. 'If there's one takeaway today it's not to brush things off,' she said. 'Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and if something feels wrong, listen to your body.' Metro reports that after her brain tumour surgery, McCall experienced advanced Alzheimer's symptoms and initially did not remember having had the operation.

How it is being reported

• Davina McCall reveals new diagnosis after brain tumour removal and breast cancer battleDavina McCall has revealed another diagnosis two years after brain tumour removal (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Davina McCall has urged fans to get checked after receiving another diagnosis, two years after having a brain tumour removed. The former Big Brother host had a ‘very rare’ brain…Metro · 18 Oct, 19:47
• Davina McCall shares bombshell health diagnosis after brain tumour as she urges women ‘not to brush things off’Davina McCall is feeling ‘vulnerable’ as she opens up about the shock health news she never saw comingThe Mirror · 18 Oct, 13:26

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