According to Jamie Lever, Jesse was only around 10 to 12 years old when doctors discovered a tumour in his neck. The situation was complicated because the tumour was wrapped around sensitive nerves, making surgery extremely risky

Actress and comedian Jamie Lever recently opened up about a difficult chapter in her family’s life and recalled the time when her brother Jesse Lever was diagnosed with a tumour during his childhood. In a conversation on a podcast, Jamie shared how the medical crisis affected their family and changed their perspective on life.

According to Jamie, Jesse was only around 10 to 12 years old when doctors discovered a tumour in his neck. The situation was complicated because the tumour was wrapped around sensitive nerves, making surgery extremely risky.

“Doctors told us that if they operated, he could lose his eyesight or become paralysed,” she shared with Bollywood Hungama.

Despite the risks, the family decided to proceed with treatment in India. However, the first surgery did not go as planned, leaving the family devastated and uncertain about what would come next.