Davina McCall confirms short-term memory struggle in tearful update after brain surgery

By Leah Stanfield, Assistant Showbiz Editor

Davina McCall issues update after brain tumour surgery

Davina McCall says she is struggling with her short-term memory following surgery for a benign brain tumour. The TV presenter, 57, was diagnosed with a colloid cyst after she was offered a health check-up as part of her menopause advocacy work.

She spent time in intensive care after the procedure to remove the rare tumour, and her partner Michael Douglas has been keeping her followers updated on her condition.

On Monday, Davina posted her own video on Instagram, saying "an enormous, heartfelt thank you to everybody who's messaged me or been in touch", adding it "meant the world".

Appearing emotional, she said: "It's been mad, and it's just really nice to be back home, I'm on the other side.

"My short-term memory is a bit remiss, but that is something that I can work on, so I'm really happy about that."

Davina McCall opened up about her memory struggles after her brain surgery. (Image: Instagram)

Sharing how she is trying to combat the side effects, the former Big Brother presenter continued: "I'm writing down everything that I'm doing to keep myself feeling safe, and I'm being brilliantly looked after by Michael and my mum...

"I've always been grateful, I've been really lucky in my life, but I feel unbelievably grateful right now. So thanks for everything, all of you.

"I'm on the mend and resting and sleeping loads, and I feel really good. I just feel very lucky."

In a message accompanying the video, Davina thanked the Cleveland Clinic where she had been receiving treatment and her "amazing neurosurgeon".

Many celebrity friends, including Olly Murs, Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts, and Craig David, sent their best wishes after the post.

Craig David said: "You're amazing Davina, and we all love you so much," and Olly Murs added: "Awww so happy you're back home Davina, we all love ya."

According to the NHS, non-cancerous brain tumours are more common in people over the age of 50, and symptoms include headaches, blackouts, behavioural changes and loss of consciousness. It advises anyone who has symptoms of a brain tumour to see a GP.

McCall has long advocated on women's health issues, and presented documentaries on contraception and the menopause.

She has also raised money for Cancer Research UK by running the Race For Life, in honour of her sister Caroline Baday, who died from lung cancer in 2012 at the age of 50.