Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has Returned
Campbell said the transplant did not stick and he will likely need another donor procedure while continuing treatment and work.
- Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell confirmed his Hodgkin lymphoma has returned and expects to need another donor transplant. His previous transplant, received last year, "didn't stick," he said.
- After first receiving a Hodgkin diagnosis in 2013, Campbell underwent a donor bone marrow transplant in January 2025. He rejoined Def Leppard in May this year and revealed remission a month later.
- "I'm certainly not slowing down," Campbell said, continuing to perform with Def Leppard while pursuing rally driving. He stated, "I'm very, very, very fortunate and blessed that I get to do both."
- Urging other cancer patients to overcome fear, Campbell stated, "Fear is inevitable when you're first told those words." He advised people to manage the diagnosis and "just don't give in."
- Macmillan, a cancer support organization, offers assistance through its helpline at 0808 808 00 00, available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. The service provides information and support for those affected by diagnosis.
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Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned
Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell has revealed that his cancer has returned. The rocker announced in 2013 that he'd been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. In 2025 he revealed that he was in remission after undergoing a bone marrow transplant. But in a new interview with El Salvador's YSKL FM, Campbell says he will once again have to undergo treatment because the transplant wasn't successful. Campbell talked about how lucky it was his cancer was cau…
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has some bad news for his fans. He said his cancer has returned and he will be undergoing further treatment. But he is determined to live life to the fullest and focus on his band. In the process, he is encouraging others with the same diagnosis.
Sad news for the fans of Def Leppard. With guitarist Vivian Campbell the cancer is back.
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