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‘It didn’t stick’: Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says cancer has returned
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Campbell, 63, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. He had previously announced being in remission in 2025 after undergoing treatments including chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has confirmed that his cancer has returned. Campbell, 63, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. He had previously announced being in remission in 2025 after undergoing treatments including chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
The cancer's return was discussed by Campbell in an interview with Francisco Sigüenza. Further details about his condition and treatment are available from the source.
Campbell will continue treatments to manage the cancer and may need another transplant in the future. Despite this, he plans to continue his activities without slowing down.
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Category: parks Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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