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Alessandro Di Battista discusses brain tumor surgery in Cuba

Former M5S deputy Alessandro Di Battista has shared details regarding his recent emergency brain tumor surgery in Havana, Cuba. In an interview with the Vox On Air podcast, Di Battista expressed the fear he felt during his hospitalization, stating, “At Cuba I was truly afraid of dying, of not seeing my children again.”

Di Battista noted that the Italian Prime Minister contacted him during the crisis to offer reassurance and address circulating rumors regarding his condition. He also commented on his ongoing medical treatment in Italy, noting that while he experiences difficult moments, his latest analyses are positive. He explained that the specific molecular characteristics of his tumor make it vulnerable to the therapies he is currently receiving.

Additionally, Di Battista addressed his political relationships, expressing human and political disappointment regarding the choices of former colleague Luigi Di Maio, while acknowledging Di Maio's support during his medical emergency.

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Alessandro Di Battista · Cuba · Havana · Luigi Di Maio · M5S · Movimento 5 Stelle

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