What Illness Does Jamila Rizvi Have?


Jamila Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2018. She had revealed the news on the Imperfects podcast and with the Stellar Magazine. Rizvi told that she underwent a harsh seven-hour surgery to vacate the lump from her head in January 2018. The year was very challenging for her.

Speaking to Stellar magazine, Rizvi opened up about her terrifying road to recovery. She told that she face mental problems while in recovery. Before acknowledging the disease, Rizvi had thought that she was pregnant. Instead, the medical report revealed she had a tumor in her brain.

The author told The Stellar Magazine: "I didn't have a baby growing in my belly. I had a tumor growing in my brain. 'I was diagnosed with a rare kind of brain tumor late last year, after having experienced no other symptoms than what I just described"

Before her diagnosis, her GP had suspected that her period was being affected by stress. However, the blood test and ultrasound report provided a different results. She discovered that she had a tumor after googling the symptoms online. 

The author said: "You're not supposed to Google your symptoms because the internet says everything is either stomach cancer or a brain tumor, Turns out, sometimes Google gets it right "

 Is Jamila Rizvi Sick Now? Her Health Update

According to Jamila Rizvi, fortunately, her tumor was benign and operable. She had undergone multiple surgeries and radiotherapy treatment. Therefore, has made a remarkable recovery in recent days.

The author told The Stellar Magazine that she is not in any pain now. Also, the procedure has not affected her cognitively.

As of 2022, the best-selling author has been writing, speaking, and working as a normal. She has further praised Australia for its best healthcare system in the world. 

Jamila Rizvi's Husband Had Supported Her Throughout Her Recovery

Rizvi is married to her wonderful husband, Jeremy Smith since 2014. They had taken their vows in a ceremony at Stones of the Yarra Valley. At present, the couple resides in Melbourne with their six-year-old son, Rafi.  

 

Furthermore, we can get more updates on her lifestyle by following her on Instagram, where she is known as and has over 47.9k followers.