Haaretz Journalist Underwent Cancer Surgery While Awake
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Haaretz journalist Shlomi Eldar, 69, underwent surgery to remove a cancerous bladder tumor while remaining awake at Assuta Ashdod Hospital. He chose to stay conscious due to fear of general anesthesia and watched the procedure on a monitor. The diagnosis came after Eldar noticed blood in his urine six months prior. Eldar recently faced public criticism for a book alleging a warning from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before October 7th.
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- Haaretz journalist Shlomi Eldar, 69, had bladder cancer surgery while awake.
- Eldar chose to remain conscious due to fear of general anesthesia.
- He watched the surgical removal of cancerous cells on a monitor.
- The tumor was discovered six months ago after Eldar noticed blood in his urine.
- Eldar recently faced backlash for a book alleging a pre-October 7th warning to Netanyahu.
- He praised the medical team and highlighted Israel's healthcare quality.
Shlomi Eldar, a 69-year-old journalist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous bladder tumor at Assuta Ashdod Hospital. Eldar, who is now recovering at home, chose to remain conscious during the procedure, opting out of general anesthesia due to fear of it. He described the experience as "unpleasant, but livable," and stated he watched the medical team remove the cancerous cells on a monitor, driven by curiosity and a desire to witness the process.
The issue began about six months ago when Eldar noticed slight blood in his urine, which led to the discovery of the tumor. He praised the doctor's directness in communicating the diagnosis. Eldar underwent the surgery the day after the diagnosis. While the tumor is known to be malignant, its specific type is still under investigation, a fact Eldar faces with his natural optimism.
Following the surgery, Eldar posted on Facebook, expressing gratitude to the "wonderful, first-rate staff" at the hospital. He explained to ynet that his motivation for sharing was to highlight the excellent medical care available in Israel, countering a tendency to complain. This personal health ordeal follows recent public attention Eldar received for a joint investigation with Ruti Yuval in their book "Hostages: 843 Days of Abandonment." The book alleged that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed had warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending threat before October 7th, a claim that sparked significant public and media backlash against Eldar.
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