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Sky F1 Commentator Carlo Vanzini Reveals Pancreatic Tumor, With Surgery Planned for Late January

He describes early detection that makes surgery feasible, calling himself a “lucky patient.”

Overview

  • Vanzini says he discovered the lesion in June during an incidental medical check that began with a visit to the Formula Medicine center in Viareggio.
  • He has completed ten chemotherapy sessions, has one remaining, and is slated for tumor removal at the end of January.
  • An abdominal ultrasound flagged the lesion, prompting immediate imaging and a surgical consultation in Verona.
  • He made the diagnosis public after visible treatment effects spurred online attention, noting that his eldest son asked him to share the news.
  • The Sky telecaster cites care at San Raffaele and strong support from his wife, journalist Cristina Fantoni, and their three children, expressing cautious optimism.