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Jörg Dahlmann recovers after cancer battle and five surgeries

Former football commentator Jörg Dahlmann has provided an update on his health following a severe battle with cancer. After a liver tumor was discovered in June, Dahlmann underwent five operations and spent 58 days in the hospital, including a period in a medically induced coma.

His recovery was complicated by several setbacks, including the discovery of an enlarged lymph node, an abscess, abdominal bleeding, and bacterial infections in a central venous catheter. Dahlmann, who noted a genetic predisposition to cancer due to his family history, stated that he is now cancer-free and is recovering on Mallorca.

He expressed a desire to speak publicly about his experience to encourage others, particularly men, to prioritize medical screenings and preventative care.

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Bradford · Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin · Corriere della Sera · European Society of Cardiology · Jörg Dahlmann · Mallorca · Mayo Clinic · McGill University · Queen’s University Belfast · RTL · Skin Analytics · Xylitol

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