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Cancer battles of Brazilian public figures

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva completed a fifteen-session radiotherapy programme and announced his cure on 12 June 2026 after earlier scalp surgery for basal-cell carcinoma. The treatment, which began in late May at Hospital Sírio-Libanês, followed the surgical removal of a lesion in late April. During an announcement at the Palácio do Planalto, the president showed his scalp to the audience, emphasizing his “definitive cure” while maintaining his official duties. Sports commentator Luís Roberto, diagnosed with ~~head-and-neck~~ cancer in April, finished his full treatment in late July. On 23 July he announced via Instagram that he had undergone 33 radiotherapy sessions and seven chemotherapy cycles, totalling 40 procedures, and thanked family, friends and viewers for support. He highlighted early-detection signs and risk factors, linking the message to Brazil’s “Julho Verde” awareness campaign. After stepping away from covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he returned to public duties, including commentary for the tournament final and an appearance on “Domingão com Huck” where he reiterated that “information saves lives.” Following a four-month hiatus, Roberto ~~is scheduled to return~~ returned to his broadcasting duties at Globo on 12 ~~August, with plans~~ August 2026. His return to ~~narrate~~ the airwaves took place during a Libertadores match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte. During the broadcast, Roberto expressed deep emotion while thanking his family, friends, and the network for their support, describing the ~~Libertadores.~~ experience as a chance to restart.

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