Trevor Nelson shares brain tumour diagnosis after stepping back from BBC Radio 2 show

Health & Fitness
20 Aug 2026 • 10:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trevor Nelson shares brain tumour diagnosis after stepping back from BBC Radio 2 show

  • BBC radio presenter Trevor Nelson has revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumour after taking a break from work earlier this year.
  • The 62-year-old broadcaster shared that his world was turned upside down by the unexpected diagnosis.
  • Nelson underwent a very serious surgery shortly after the discovery, which he confirmed went incredibly well.
  • The DJ has spent the past month resting at home, recovering, and undergoing post-operative treatment.
  • He explained that he stepped away from his broadcasting duties because he could not continue presenting while dealing with the diagnosis.

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