BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson has announced he is recovering well after undergoing surgery for a brain tumour. He stepped away from his broadcasting duties in June and is now preparing for a return to work.
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Image source, Getty Images By Yasmin Rufo BBC News Published 13 minutes ago BBC DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson has revealed he stepped away from work after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Nelson was last on air in June and had announced he was "taking a little break from my work commitments" due to "health issues".
Speaking to his Instagram followers , external , the 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
He said that he had undergone a "very serious surgery" which "went incredibly well".
Speaking on Instagram on Thursday, Nelson explained: "There's been a lot of speculation as to what's wrong with me, I know that much. My phone's blown up 20 times over with people asking what's wrong with me.
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