Kyle Sandilands has received promising news about his health, with recent scans revealing no change to a brain aneurysm first diagnosed earlier this year.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald’s Calum Jaspan, the KIIS FM host has been undergoing routine scans every three months since the discovery, and sources close to him say the aneurysm “hasn’t grown.”
It’s a steady result after months of close observation, and one that’s given the broadcaster a welcome dose of relief.
Doctors have reportedly decided against surgical intervention, citing the aneurysm’s unusual shape – a configuration that makes the potential dangers of an operation roughly equal to the risks of leaving it alone.
For now, the best course of action is regular monitoring, not surgery.
From scare to steady ground
Sandilands first revealed his diagnosis live on air back in February, telling listeners that doctors had recommended “immediate attention” after finding the aneurysm during a routine check-up.
In his typically unfiltered way, he explained it as “a bike tyre with a big bubble” and joked that if it burst, “you might get your wish – I might be dead.”
His candour about the condition drew both alarm and sympathy from fans, with many commending his openness about the risks while continuing to broadcast daily on The Kyle & Jackie O Show.
Understanding the condition
Medical experts describe a brain aneurysm as a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel that, while potentially serious, is often harmless if stable.
According to the Mayo Clinic, most aneurysms don’t rupture or cause symptoms, and many are discovered incidentally during scans for unrelated issues.
If an aneurysm bursts, however, it can quickly become life-threatening and requires emergency treatment.
In Sandilands’ case, doctors have opted for a watch-and-manage approach – a cautious but common strategy that focuses on long-term observation and lifestyle monitoring.