“Davina is out of surgery and according to the surgeon, the procedure went flawlessly—described as textbook. She is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) for recovery as a precaution; as you can imagine, she’s utterly exhausted after such a major operation. We deeply appreciate all the outpouring of love and support from everyone on here; it’s such powerful stuff, and we are immensely grateful,” read the heartfelt update shared by Mr. Douglas.
Mr. Douglas emphasized that his partner will be offline for a significant period as she recuperates from the surgery. “@davinamccall will be ‘off grid’ for a bit while she recovers from this brain operation. She is in great shape and under the care of excellent medical professionals,” he wrote to reassure her fans.
“I’ll occasionally post updates from her account here for those interested. I’m sure she’ll look through all the comments when she’s feeling well enough, so don’t hesitate to send her your love. The support from everyone has been incredibly powerful. Have a great day, everyone!”
In a candid video message, Ms. McCall revealed that the discovery of the tumour was a complete shock to her. She explained that after being offered a health scan related to a menopause talk she had conducted, the results unexpectedly indicated the presence of a brain tumour.
“I thought I was going to ace it [the test]. But it turned out I had a benign brain tumour called a colloid cyst, which is very rare—affecting only three in a million,” she detailed in the video, expressing her disbelief at the diagnosis.
Ms. McCall described the cyst as “big,” measuring 14mm wide, and urged, “It needs to come out, because if it grows it would be bad.” Her determination to rectify the situation was evident as she shared her journey.
“And so, I slightly put my head in the sand for a while, but eventually, I consulted numerous neurosurgeons. I gathered lots of opinions and came to the realization that I absolutely have to get it taken out,” she admitted candidly.
What is a benign brain tumour?
A benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour is a mass of cells that grows relatively slowly in the brain, posing its own challenges. While these tumours are unlikely to spread to other parts of the body, they can still be serious and potentially life-threatening. Non-cancerous tumours are more prevalent in individuals aged over 50.
Symptoms of such tumours can include severe headaches, blackouts, behavioral changes, and loss of consciousness.
Who is Davina McCall?
Ms. McCall has built a prominent presenting career that includes renowned programs like Big Brother, Long Lost Family, and My Mum, Your Dad, alongside her efforts for Comic Relief and Sport Relief. Her achievements were further recognized in 2023, as she received the top honor at the British Book Awards for her best-selling book on menopause, co-authored with Dr. Naomi Potter.
How has the support from fans influenced Davina’s coping process following the discovery of her tumor?
**Interview with Mr. Douglas on Davina McCall’s Recent Surgery**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Douglas. We appreciate you taking the time to share updates about Davina. First off, how is she doing following her surgery?
**Mr. Douglas:** Thank you for having me. Davina is out of surgery and the procedure went flawlessly; the surgeon described it as textbook. She’s currently in the ICU for recovery, which is a precautionary measure. As you can imagine, she’s quite exhausted after such a significant operation, but she’s in good hands.
**Editor:** That’s reassuring to hear. Can you tell us a little about how the surgery went and the medical team involved?
**Mr. Douglas:** Absolutely. The medical professionals taking care of her are excellent—highly skilled and experienced. The surgery was about addressing a tumor that was discovered recently, and we are so grateful that everything went as planned.
**Editor:** You mentioned in your post that she’s going to be offline for some time. What can you say to her fans who are eager to hear from her?
**Mr. Douglas:** Yes, she’ll be ‘off grid’ for a while as she recuperates. I’ll be periodically posting updates from her account for those interested. When she feels well enough, I know she’ll want to read all the supportive comments, so I encourage everyone to keep sending their love.
**Editor:** That sounds like a wonderful plan. In her recent video message, Davina mentioned how the discovery of the tumor was a shock. How has she been coping with this sudden change?
**Mr. Douglas:** It really did come as a shock to both of us. Davina has approached this with incredible strength, but it’s certainly been a challenging time. The support from fans and friends has been incredibly powerful and helps a lot. We’re thankful for everyone who has reached out.
**Editor:** It’s clear that your support means the world to her. Is there anything specific you’d like to say to her supporters right now?
**Mr. Douglas:** I just want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love and support. It’s a tremendous help during this time. Davina is strong, and we’re hopeful for her recovery. Thank you all for standing by her. Have a great day!
**Editor:** Thank you so much, Mr. Douglas. We wish Davina a smooth recovery and look forward to hearing more updates in the future.
