Radio host Kyle Sandilands has revealed that a brain aneurysm he was diagnosed with last year has grown, sharing his distress and a plea to avoid invasive surgery.
Sandilands, 55, shared the update on his show, "Kyle Sandilands Live," after taking time off for medical checkups. "So, today's the day I've been dreading. Well, it's grown a little bit, which isn't great news," he stated during a live feed from a clinic. He informed listeners that the aneurysm had increased by one millimeter, a change he had hoped to avoid.
While doctors are monitoring the aneurysm, they are not yet recommending surgical removal due to the high risks involved. Sandilands expressed reluctance about the procedure, saying, "I do not want to die and I do not want to be carved up." He attributed his current health situation partly to "a life of bad choices."
Sandilands first publicly disclosed his health condition in February of the previous year, at which time the aneurysm measured four millimeters. He had also been diagnosed with a second aneurysm in his chest. Initial reports indicated the brain aneurysm had grown by 25 percent over the preceding year and a half, and that he required immediate attention.
In January, Sandilands had offered a more optimistic outlook, stating that subsequent check-ups revealed the aneurysms had stabilized. He told The Daily Telegraph at the time that scans had shown positive results, alleviating concerns about how long he might have had the condition. He had indicated that surgery on the brain aneurysm carried a high chance of complications, potentially requiring a drastic surgical approach.
At present, medical professionals are closely observing the size of the brain aneurysm. The aneurysm in his chest is also being managed and is described as "not operable yet." Sandilands noted that while smaller aneurysms have caused issues, the current situation does not necessitate immediate intervention, allowing him to continue working.
He initially shared the news of his brain aneurysm in February 2025 on "The Kyle & Jackie O Show," warning listeners about the dangers of hard living and substance abuse. At that time, his doctor had advised him that not addressing the condition could have been fatal.