Davina McCall’s shocking health assessment results

Davina McCall, best known for her high-energy television presenting, shocked everyone last month when she revealed she was to undergo neurosurgery to remove a brain tumour. What was even more shocking for many people was the fact that she had been completely unaware of the tumour, which was only picked up when she was offered a health assessment.

The health guru

Davina may have first made her mark presenting Big Brother, but in recent years she’s gained a reputation as a celebrity health guru, thanks to her commitment to promoting good health and mental wellbeing. From motivational exercise routines to honest discussions about past drug addictions and appearances on popular podcasts calling for greater menopause awareness – she’s done it all. And in fact, it was as the result of her menopause advocacy work that she was offered the opportunity to undergo a health assessment, which in her own words, she believed “she would ace”.

The results that shocked us all

Davina’s health assessment included a scan of her brain, which sadly showed she had a 14mm colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour, which would require surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was successful, the tumour was removed, and Davina is recovering well.

Inspiring others to take control of their health

Given the amount of press attention that Davina’s story has garnered, there is no doubt that by sharing her experience, Davina has inspired many people to take control of their health.

One way to do that is to book a health assessment, because as Davina’s story illustrates, even those at the top of their health game can be completely unaware of what’s really going on inside. The only way to find out for sure is to get checked out by a medical professional.

Health assessments at YourGP

Here at YourGP, we offer a range of comprehensive health assessments. Whilst they don’t include a scan, they do include a series of tests that can flag up many health concerns before they even manifest as symptoms.

Examples of such tests include:

• Height, weight and BMI
• Blood pressure
• ECG
• Urinalysis
• Lung function (if required)

Our doctors then combine the results of these tests with a physical examination and a review of your medical history to provide personalised advice to help you improve your health.

Should any of the tests indicate a potential health issue, the doctor will highlight this and arrange any appropriate treatment or further testing.

Book your health assessment today

If Davina’s story has inspired you to get a clearer picture of your health, you can book a health assessment at YourGP using our simple online booking system. Or you can email reception@your.gp, or call us on 0131 225 5656 and we’ll be happy to arrange an appointment at a time that suits you.