Return of The Voice Russell Watson

“If I think about it now it seems like it happened to another person.  I’ve had two brain tumours, one them literally nearly killed me.  I was minutes away from not being here and I’d almost given up.  To think back to that point in my life, it’s a very strange feeling because it almost seems like it was a bad dream.”  Russell Watson

Eighteen months ago Sir Trevor McDonald exclusively interviewed Russell Watson, just weeks after he completed gruelling radiotherapy treatment for a pituitary tumour.  Now Sir Trevor and Russell meet again to discuss how he has been coping since his operation and radiotherapy.  Visibly stronger, with a new record deal, Russell is riding high.  But the treatment for his tumour did not end with the radiotherapy.  Intensive medication with constant adjustments, regular appointments and the nagging thoughts that the tumour may one day return are lifelong changes that Russell must learn to live with in the aftermath of the tumour which almost took his life. 

The programme follows Russell as he looks to the future and visits Sony Records to sign a new record deal.  Russell has recently completed a tour and a vocal practice session at his Cheshire home reveals how his voice has improved dramatically since the removal of the growth.

Determined not to let his illness get the better of him, Russell has been focusing on his fitness. He discusses the role that exercise has played in his recovery and how his dual loves of tennis and singing have helped to propel him forward through the darkest of times.

Russell Watson
www.russell-watson.com
Official site. Profile, discography, selected lyrics, videos, image gallery, events schedule, and fan site links.

Andreas Gift Charity
www.andreasgift.org.uk 
Andrea’s Gift is Yorkshire’s leading brain tumour charity, providing funds for brain tumour research and patient support.

The Christie NHS Foundation
www.christie.nhs.uk 
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist hospital, mainly concerned with the treatment of cancer and associated diseases.

The Alexandra Hospital
www.alexandrahospital.co.uk 
The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Cheshire is part of BMI Healthcare. It provides extensive medical and surgical services for inpatients and outpatients

The Pituitary Foundation
www.pituitary.org.uk 
The Pituitary Foundation - Providing Support and information about Pituitary Disorders to Patients, Medical Professionals and the Pituitary Community.