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Naomi Campbell Has Ovarian Tumor Removed

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Naomi Campbell had an ovarian tumor removed in Brazil to save her fertility.

The 38-year-old British supermodel has revealed US doctors failed to diagnose the condition forcing her to head to South America for treatment.

Naomi – who previously claimed she went to Brazil for surgery to remove a cyst from her stomach - said: “In America they missed my symptoms. I was in pain for months. So I went to Brazil where they have wonderful doctors. They discovered an ovarian tumor that had burst and caused infection. They operated and now I can have children, God willing.”


     
     
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Sneezing in the Spotlight: Grin and Bear It? Swelling, Itching Allergies Can Be a Work Hazard for Celebs in the Public Eye

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By RADHA CHITALE
ABC News Medical Unit

Allergies acting up? The first instinct for a sufferer might be to crawl back under the covers and away from the light of day.

But avoiding the spotlight may not be an option for celebrities who want to remain on the public radar, and allergies can pose a problem.

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