Kirsty Gallacher has revealed the early signs of her benign ear tumour and explained why she opted against surgery. The 49-year-old presenter first noticed something was wrong during GB News rehearsals when she struggled to hear through her earpiece.
After consulting a doctor, she was told it was an emergency and underwent an MRI, which revealed an acoustic neuroma in her inner ear canal. Gallacher refused surgery due to the tumour's proximity to her brain, opting instead for targeted radiotherapy.
Speaking to The Sun, the mother of two said: 'I have to have targeted radiotherapy for it, so I'm having to think about that and when I will do it.' She had previously stepped down from her GB News role in December 2021 after the health scare.
In an Instagram post at the time, Gallacher explained that her 3am starts and sleep deprivation worsened her symptoms. She wrote: 'During the summer I discovered I have a tumour in the inner canal of my right ear. Thankfully, it's benign and not hugely detrimental to my normal life.'
Gallacher has been candid about her health journey, previously appearing on Loose Women in 2022 to discuss her diagnosis. She continues to manage her condition while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
