Hvorostovsky inoperable tumor. "Star sickness"
Fans of Dmitry Hvorostovsky and netizens continue to express condolences to the family and friends of the opera singer in connection with his death. Doctors agree that the brain tumor diagnosed in the artist in 2015 turned out to be fatal. Dmitry Gornastolev, an oncologist and medical director of the Medscan network of medical centers, told MIR 24 about what symptoms may indicate the presence of this disease and how its development is affected by the use of gadgets.
The most common type of brain tumor, and due to its malignancy the most dangerous, is glioblastoma. At a late stage of development, it is almost impossible to defeat it: the probability of death is 97%.
The average life expectancy for glioblastoma is less than two years. Some patients receiving immunotherapy have a chance of long-term survival—up to eight years.
According to Gornastolev, glioblastoma accounts for about 60% of all brain cancers. It occurs, like other brain tumors, usually spontaneously and without any predisposing factors. The disease can be a manifestation of hereditary pathology in rare cases - there are only 2-3%.
However, experts do not identify risk groups for glioblastoma. It cannot be said that any people have a predisposition to the appearance and development of gliomas (primary brain tumors). Brain tumors are difficult to diagnose because they usually go on for a long time without any symptoms. Sometimes patients notice constant headaches, which are more active in the morning, as well as dizziness. Experts recommend paying attention to this and emphasize that migraine attacks may not be associated with the possible development of a tumor.
“The symptoms greatly depend on where the tumor is located,” says Gornastolev. – If in the frontal lobe, then behavioral changes and changes in mood will be expressed. If closer to the parietal lobe, sensitivity is impaired, epileptic seizures may occur, often with loss of consciousness. A tumor in the occipital lobe is manifested by visual disturbances - flashes of light. If in the cerebellum, then motor disorders occur, in the temporal lobe, auditory disorders are possible.”
Compared to other diseases (breast or prostate cancer, intestinal cancer), a brain tumor in Russians is a rare occurrence, but the growth rate of incidence is faster than the growth rate for other tumors, the oncologist said.
“If over the past ten years the incidence of all tumors has increased by approximately 20%, then the incidence of brain tumors has increased by 47%. What this is connected with is not entirely clear, but the time period coincides with the beginning of the active use of mobile devices in Russia. There are small scientific studies on this topic that do not exclude the dependence of brain tumors on the use of mobile phones,” Gornastolev said.
Let us remind you that Russian opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky was at his home in London on Wednesday morning at the age of 56. In June 2015, doctors diagnosed him with a brain tumor, and the artist was forced to cancel all planned performances and concerts in order to undergo chemotherapy. Within a couple of months, Hvorostovsky returned to the stage, but soon left it again for treatment.
Russian baritone Dmitry Hvorostovsky performs at a classical music concert held on Palace Square
PHOTO: Igor Russak/TASSAccording to the specialist, all the details of Dmitry Hvorostovsky’s illness are unknown, since he was treated abroad.
– This disease can exist asymptomatically for a long time. Then some symptoms appear, such as headache. If the patient can be operated on, then there is a chance. The tumor is asymptomatic only when it is small, explained Andrey Pylev.
commentary by oncologist Pylev
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He also added that often when the first symptoms of a tumor appear, the disease is still operable. If everything goes well, then on average the patient is given one and a half to two years. Moreover, if treatment is not carried out after surgery, the patient will live only three to four months.
– For a patient after an operation, even a successful one, there is no point in talking about a full life. After this, radiation and chemotherapy are carried out, which are the main stage of treatment. There are bright intervals, but, unfortunately, they are short. Dmitry Hvorostovsky was a great guy for going on stage. However, each person must evaluate his own strengths and make a decision. If he feels that he can go out into the world, the doctor will not forbid him to do so,” the oncologist added.
In addition, Andrei Pylev explained that there are no means or ways to protect yourself from this disease. Absolutely anyone can get cancer. At the same time, the oncologist added that Dmitry Hvorostovky in Russia could receive the same treatment as in London.
– It is difficult to comment on the decision of opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky to undergo treatment in London. From a medical point of view, there are successes there that do not exist in Russia. There are medicines and drugs that are not yet available in our country. Treatment abroad gives more chances, but each specific case must be assessed separately. I think that Dmitry Hvorostovsky could have received the same treatment in Russia. There is no complete healing. However, I repeat that we do not know what his illness was. In the cases of illnesses of Mikhail Zadornov, Valery Zolotukhin and Zhanna Friske, where the diagnosis was known, there is practically no complete healing,” Andrey Pylev emphasized.
Opera singer Dmitry Hvorostovsky, "Evening Moscow" has died
His colleague also expressed her condolences in connection with the death of Dmitry Hvorostovsky. According to her, he was an ideal singer, with phenomenal vocal capabilities.
“He held on until the end.” I looked at how he fought and was amazed at what inner strength the man had! And how he sang for the last time,” said Veronica Dzhioeva on the VM network broadcast.
The singer’s illness was first officially reported two years ago, in 2015. After this, information was released about how Dmitry Hvorostovsky struggled with his illness. Despite this struggle, the singer went on stage, but took breaks. And each time he courageously returned to the stage, and his fans had hope that he was able to overcome his illness.
This hope kept all his friends and fans afloat; Dmitry Hvorostovsky recently celebrated his anniversary. However, the disease still won. 2017 in London. Dmitry Hvorostovsky left behind four children: two are already adults, and two are 9 and 14 years old. According to the opera singer's will, his ashes should be buried in two Russian cities: Moscow and Krasnoyarsk. .
IN MEMORY OF DMITRY HVOROSTOVSKY
There was no secret about his illness, and the incredible courage with which he endured it was amazing. It amazed and gave hope. In the fall of this year, an incident occurred: information about his death appeared in the media. Everything quickly became clear, and on the sidelines they even said it was a good sign, he would live a long time. I really wanted to cling to something, to believe in the incredible. And now... And now the news turned out to be not a “duck”. And it’s very scary to realize that his voice now lives only in recordings, on disks, tapes and in memory. ()
CONDOLENCES
Nikolai Tsiskaridze, ballet dancer, People's Artist of the Russian Federation:
A tragedy is a tragedy, what can I add here. This affected both those who had close contact with Dmitry and those who simply loved his work. I have been experiencing this terrible news all day today. ().
Denis Matsuev, Russian virtuoso pianist and public figure:
It is impossible to believe that a man-legend, a man-miracle, a great soul, a Siberian knight left us in the prime of his life. I always say that a Siberian is a person with a special perception of the world. Dima was just like that: with a broad, kind and generous Siberian soul. They say that there are no irreplaceable people, I categorically disagree with this phrase, because there will never be anyone like Hvorostovsky again ().
Olga Golodets, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation:
– Dmitry Alexandrovich had a unique talent and enormous creative power. His performances will forever remain in the golden fund of musical art. I express my deepest condolences to all family, friends and everyone who knew and loved the singer’s work,” explained Olga Golodets ().
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A month before Dmitry Hvorostovsky died, he turned 55 years old: looking young in the photo, with big plans for life and career development, the artist struggled with the disease for 2 years, because the cause of death - a brain tumor - was discovered in 2015.
The singer spent a long time in the clinic, where he successfully underwent treatment. And in between chemotherapy courses he performed his concerts, not wanting to stop his planned tours.
PHOTO: Dmitry Hvorostovsky
Start of a career
The opera singer was born on October 16, 1962 in the city of Krasnoyarsk. During his school years, Dmitry Hvorostovsky studied music - he played the piano and sang in a deep baritone, and after graduating from a secondary school he entered a pedagogical school, choosing the specialty “Music Teacher”.
From a young age, Dmitry devoted himself entirely to one path, being carried away by hard rock. He joined an aspiring rock band, with whom he gave concerts in the city. Even then, Hvorostovsky realized that he would devote his life to music, because for him it was not only a hobby, but also a way of expressing his feelings and emotions.
Pictured is Dmitry Hvorostovsky in his youth Therefore, the young man entered the Krasnoyarsk State Institute of Arts at the vocal department, and in the third year he transferred to the Krasnoyarsk State Opera and Ballet Theater. The talented singer’s natural vocal abilities required serious preparation.
Road to glory
While still studying at the theater, Dmitry Hvorostovsky went with his classmates to the International Opera Singing Competition “Cardiff Voices”. He managed to attract the attention of the jury and the public, demonstrating his talent and entering the group of the best and receiving the Grand Prix. The performances of the contestants were filmed in real time and broadcast on television screens around the world. The only country that did not participate in the broadcast against the backdrop of the Cold War was the USSR.
Therefore, in the 90s, when many famous folk artists were left without work and had difficulty earning a living, the 30-year-old singer went to work in London. A decade later, he achieved stunning success in his career, soaring to incredible heights. They began to recognize him. Tickets for concerts were pre-booked, and fans planned their trip to the theater a year in advance.
Dmitry became one of the leading voices at the New York Metropolitan Opera, worked at the Mariinsky and other famous theaters. And Hvorostovsky’s repertoire included the most famous works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi. And during individual performances, he performed romances and songs of the Second World War, amazing the audience with his strong and soulful voice.
Despite working abroad in world-famous opera theaters and concerts on the world stage, Dmitry Khvorostyanoy was respected and loved in his homeland:
- He was not only a world opera singer, but also an Honored Artist of the RSFSR and People's Artist of Russia.
- He was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree.
- A celestial body was named in his honor. The asteroid was discovered on August 4, 1983 in the Republic of Crimea. An employee of the Simferopol astrophysical laboratory, admired by Hvorostovsky’s talent, entered the singer’s name into the astronomical annals.
In recent years, Dmitry Hvorostovsky planned to amaze the world public with new works, and his students with fame from concerts all over the planet, but cancer, as the cause of death, prevented the fulfillment of his plan (see photo). The maestro was developing a separate program of romances for “amateurs” and had already planned a tour.
Unfortunately, the artist was never able to bring his plans to life.
PHOTO: Still full of hope D. Hvorostovsky Fight for life
Hvorostovsky performed not only for ordinary spectators. His repertoire included charity concerts, funds from which went to help orphans and disabled people. The artist took an active part in searching for and promoting little-known but talented aspiring musicians into the big world. Generous, kind and sincere Dmitry amazed his audience not only with his voice, but also with the strongest positive energy that he shared with them at his concerts.
Many of Hvorostovsky's friends and colleagues suggested that the artist simply burned out on stage and exhausted himself. After all, at concerts he gave himself completely to the audience, charging them with his warmth.
Dmitry Hvorostovsky always said: “My voice is a part of me.” He believed that singing for him was the same as breathing. Despite the fact that the disease began to progress and the artist knew that he would most likely die, Dmitry Hvorostovsky continued to fight the tumor, maintaining a smile in all the photos, and did not stop treatment, hoping that he could overcome the cause of death - cancer. Unfortunately, after he returned to the stage after a long year-long treatment, the singer again had to go to the clinic.
Dmitry Hvorostovsky during his illness - photo In the summer of 2018, Dmitry Hvorostovsky, already knowing that he could not defeat cancer, gave farewell concerts in St. Petersburg. It was important for him to return to the stage and perform in the opera of his beloved city in a symphony orchestra in order to again feel whole and full of life. But after just a couple of months, the maestro’s body could not withstand the fight against cancer, and the talented singer died on November 22, leaving behind memory and respect from fans from all over the world.
Dmitry Hvorostovsky, a legend of the opera stage who was simply adored by his fans, has passed away. The best singer in the world, the most refined baritone - what titles he has not been awarded during his brilliant career! He was only 55. Hvorostovsky struggled with a serious illness for two and a half years. He fought with all his might. But she prevailed.
Today, when he passed away, a post appeared on his social network page on behalf of the family. Farewell, beloved opera singer, husband, father, friend. Dmitry Hvorostovsky passed away this morning, in London, surrounded by his closest loved ones. But the memory of him and his soulful voice, flowing from the depths of our souls, will forever remain with us.
He really wanted to sing here, in his native Krasnoyarsk. Dmitry Hvorostovsky gave all of himself to his fellow countrymen. At the last concert, he managed to once again confess his love to the audience. They, as always, reciprocated.
“I had to go back. I returned to you because I love you, because this is my hometown,” said People’s Artist of Russia Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
He spent only a few years in his hometown after graduating from the Krasnoyarsk Institute of Arts. Already at 27, the stately and charismatic Hvorostovsky was sent to an opera singing competition in Cardiff, also called the Olympics of Musicians. The Soviet Union took part in it for the first time. And immediately a resounding success: Hvorostovsky received the title of “Best Singer in the World.” And since then he has been torn between the main opera stages: Covent Garden, La Scala, the Metropolitan.
He was given the best parts: Germont in La Traviata, Rodrigo in the opera Don Carlos, Don Juan, Eugene Onegin. And from the age of 20, he himself dreamed of playing the clumsy and limping jester Rigoletto in the opera “Verdi”. And, of course, Hvorostovsky’s calling card is the role of Count di Luna in the opera Il Trovatore. His favorite, but also the most difficult to perform. After her, foreign critics awarded the singer another title: the most refined baritone.
And as soon as he had a free week, he rushed to Russia, to the Mariinsky Theater or the cozy hall of the capital’s conservatory. Here he often performed songs to the music of Georgy Sviridov. The composer treated Hvorostovsky like a grandson and always repeated that only a single singer could perform his works so poignantly.
Success loved him, but failure seemed to pass him by. That’s why it was so impossible to believe the doctors’ diagnosis made two years ago: brain cancer. Three months of painful radiation therapy and a ban on his main medicine - the stage.
“I don't remember what I said. I said that, in principle, I had achieved everything in life, I had done everything: I planted trees, raised children, I had a wonderful career. What else? And fuck you all - that's what happened. And then everything went. I have no right. I must live not for myself, as always. Not for myself,” said Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
When doctors allowed him to sing again, he organized a charity concert in Ufa together with Rusfond to raise money for treatment of sick children. Patients, including those with cancer. During the intermission, I wanted to encourage everyone, because he, like no one else, knew what this daily fight against the disease costs.
“People here are seriously ill. We need very real and serious help. We need to help, we need to forget about everything, all our ambitions. This is the most important thing we have - our children,” said Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
The father of four children, he never showed that he was hurt. Hvorostovsky rehearsed on stage until the last minute and was afraid to slow down. So that fans remember him like this, with irrepressible energy and that wide smile.
“Every year I gain two more, because the speed and intensity of living time is very, very high,” said Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
