" /> Glenn Campbell is having surgery tomorrow for the tumour (Picture: BBC/Glenn Campbell)" /> Glenn Campbell is having surgery tomorrow for the tumour (Picture: BBC/Glenn Campbell) BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has revealed he has a brain tumour. This news comes just two months after Glenn suffered a horrific bike accident which left him off air, and with 10 broken ribs. In a message to his colleagues in the BBC Scotland politics team, he said he doesn't think his accident caused the tumour, but it is possible the fall 'helped reveal the tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case'. He insisted he is as 'optimistic as it is possible to be' ahead of having surgery on Thursday, adding the operation is the 'only way to find out exactly what type and grade the tumour is and to decide on further treatment'. He told BBC colleagues his bones have 'mended really well' after the crash and he is feeling 'great'. But he added: 'Unfortunately that is not the full story. Glenn doesn't think the accident caused the tumour (Picture: BBC) 'Doctors have recently discovered a further health issue that I have to deal with. 'I have been diagnosed with a brain tumour and will have surgery for that on Thursday August 10. 'That's the only way to find out exactly what type and grade the tumour is and to decide on further treatment. 'I don't think the tumour caused my accident or vice-versa, but it is possible that falling off my bike has helped reveal the tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case. 'I am as optimistic as it is possible to be and I have already started researching charities to support with some fundraising.' Gary Smith, the head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland, said: 'Our heartfelt best wishes go to Glenn and his family as he undergoes treatment. 'Glenn's not only a highly talented political editor, he's also a very popular colleague in t){kind=link}
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BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell has revealed he has a brain tumour.
This news comes just two months after Glenn suffered a horrific bike accident which left him off air, and with 10 broken ribs.
In a message to his colleagues in the BBC Scotland politics team, he said he doesn’t think his accident caused the tumour, but it is possible the fall ‘helped reveal the tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case’.
He insisted he is as ‘optimistic as it is possible to be’ ahead of having surgery on Thursday, adding the operation is the ‘only way to find out exactly what type and grade the tumour is and to decide on further treatment’.