IRON Chef judge Simon Majumdar has revealed he’s battling a rare form of brain cancer.
The Food Network star shared the scary diagnosis and his cancer treatment journey with fans in an X post on Tuesday.
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Simon, 60, wrote, “I have some personal news to share.”
He continued, “This is a very hard thing for me to write. So, please bear with me while I share some personal news.
“Almost two and a half years ago, doctors found a tumor in my brain and they diagnosed me with Oligodendroglioma or ‘Oligo,’ for short.”
Simon explained, “I understand that this is a very rare form of brain cancer.”
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The Cutthroat Kitchen star continued, “It, of course, affects everything I do in my life — my speech and my memory being the main things that matter.”
“Normally, I would keep this on the down low. I guess, this is a British thing.
“While my family, friends, and colleagues have been aware and supportive of my journey, I am now ready to share my experience with the wider world,” he stated before adding, “In case it helps people with oligo and anyone else who is suffering from any other type of cancer.”
Simon went on to discuss his treatment and the procedures he’s endured to combat the disease.
“Since finding out about my diagnosis, I have undergone two brain surgeries, grueling radiation, and multiple cycles of chemotherapy,” he wrote.
The Next Iron Chef judge added, “So if some people might have been wondering why, on social media posts, the pictures or videos show me wearing hats when I am at restaurants, it’s because I have not been ready to show my battle scars.”
Simon routinely posts photos and videos of himself tasting delicious foods, shopping at food markets, trying different restaurants, and visiting shops on social media.
On a hopeful note, Simon wrote, “So far, my fingers are crossed. While it has been a long and challenging journey, with the help of my beautiful wife, I have found myself living a relatively normal life.
“She has been amazing dealing with doctors, medications, insurance, and so much more. She is everything to me.”
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