Vocal cord tumor: Khaled Selim reveals details of his health crisis

In a candid and touching interview on the "Sahibet Al-Saada" program hosted by Esaad Younis on DMC, artist Khaled Selim spoke about a difficult period he went through, including a serious health crisis that affected his vocal cords, as well as psychological trauma after gaining weight and being bullied by those closest to him. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Occupational burnout causes a serious health crisis.

Khaled Selim began his talk by recalling the period of filming the series "Ekhtiyar Ejbari" and "Awlad Tisa", saying: "I was working continuously, filming long episodes, reaching 60 and 75 episodes, in addition to concerts and other work, without any rest or sleep, which caused me accumulated problems with my vocal cords."

From cortisone to surgery... tumor shock

Saleem recounted how he refused to continue taking cortisone and preferred to undergo immediate surgery, explaining that the matter was sensitive because it concerned his voice, his primary work tool. He said: "After the surgery, the doctor discovered that what we thought was a blood clot was a benign tumor, and it was removed, thank God, but its psychological impact was significant."

Weight gain changed his appearance... and the reactions were shocking. Khaled Selim spoke about the physical changes that occurred after the cortisone injections, as his weight reached more than 124 kg, and he could barely recognize himself in the mirror. However, the biggest shock wasn't just his appearance, but also people's reactions: He added: "I went to work meetings and no one contacted me after that, and some friends made fun of me publicly, and even at a public event, they invited me to the theater while laughing at my weight."

Being let down by friends is harder than being sick. Khaled Selim did not hide his sadness at the actions of some of his close friends who chose ridicule over support, saying: "I was looking for a hug, a kind word, but I received hurtful comments on social media, as if appearance was everything. On a birthday, after a wave of bullying, I withdrew and sat alone on the terrace... I couldn't interact." Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

The End: Hard Lessons and New Strength Khaled Selim ended his speech with a tone that was both painful and hopeful, saying: “Yes, it was a difficult stage, but I learned a lot from it. I got to know who truly loves me and who doesn’t deserve to be in my life. I overcame the ordeal and came back stronger, thank God.”