BBC presenter insists ‘I’m not afraid of dying’ as he reveals how horror bike accident revealed incurable brain tumour
A BBC News star has told of his shock after discovering that he had an incurable brain tumour following a horrifying accident but has insisted he is 'not scared of dying'.
Glenn Campbell, 48, an editor with BBC Scotland was involved in a horror smash which went onto unveil that he was suffering from a shock disease.
The news personality was left with 10 broken ribs and a bloodied face but it was what he discovered weeks later that left him truly stunned.
Having come off his bike in the incident due to an uneven road surface, Glenn was left fearing how a car would run over him after he was unable to move.
Having initially had a week-long stay in hospital as a result of his injuries, Glenn was stunned when a seizure six weeks later confirmed that he had a grape-sized tumour growing in his brain.
Reflecting on the 'relief' that his accident could have revealed the tumour early, Glenn said to BBC News: "It is still possible the crash helped reveal my tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case."
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Fearing the worst, Glenn had an emergency surgery in August last year in order to determine the type of tumour he was suffering from.
The operation confirmed that Glenn had oligodendroglioma - a rare tumour but one that often responds well to treatment, which was a welcome relief after fearing that his cancer may be much more aggressive and harder to treat.
Glenn has since recalled how he is grateful for the accident in hindsight after believing it allowed him to discover his illness early and give him 'extra years'.
Glenn has admitted that it has not left him scared of death but instead fearful 'of missing out'.
He said to the BBC: "I was surprised to discover that I am not afraid of dying. It turns out my biggest fear is FOMO - the fear of missing out.
"Missing out on growing old with my wife. Missing out on seeing my children complete their journeys into adulthood."
Glenn is a father-of-two and has credited the support of his children - Cameron, 20, and Katie, 17 - for helping him amid his continuous health woes.
The political editor remains positive and has chosen to adopt this as his outlook going forward, confessing: "I know this tumour is probably what’s going to get me in the end but, instead of worrying about dying from brain cancer, I’m focusing on living with it."
