Actor Shahronizam Recovering After Tumour Surgery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Facing limited movement in his right arm after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour in the shoulder blade area, actor Shahronizam Noor has decided to slow down his artistic activities for a while to focus on his recovery.

The surgery, conducted at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) on Oct 29, involved removing part of his right shoulder blade — or scientifically, the scapula — after doctors found that the tumour had penetrated the bone, said the 53-year-old actor.

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It all began when the husband of well-known singer from the ’90s era, Safura Yaacob, experienced swelling and throbbing pain in his back since August before seeking treatment at Ampang Health Clinic.

Shahronizam was later referred for intensive treatment at Ampang Hospital before being transferred to HKL for tumour removal surgery, a procedure that took about six hours in the operating theatre.

“The doctor told me that movement in my right arm is limited, only around 40 per cent. I can’t lift my arm high or move it backwards like before,” he said when met at his home after receiving a visit from the Malaysian Artistes Association (SENIMAN) 2025 through its Ziarah Prihatin outreach programme today.

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The outreach programme, led by SENIMAN president Zed Zaidi and joined by D’Ayu Pictures Sdn Bhd chief executive Azaromi Ghozali, also included the presentation of contributions to Shahronizam.

Updating his health condition, the Taiping, Perak-born actor said that tumour samples had been sent to the laboratory to determine whether it is benign or cancerous, with results expected in one to two weeks.

“If the results aren’t good, I may need to undergo radiotherapy. The doctor said chemotherapy isn’t being considered. I accept whatever comes — what’s important is that the source of the pain has been removed. I leave everything to Allah. Our lives and deaths are all determined by Allah.

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“Alhamdulillah, I accept whatever sustenance comes my way. Today’s contribution really helps lighten the burden of treatment costs and daily needs, and also gives me moral strength to keep fighting,” he said, expressing his gratitude to those who have offered assistance during his recovery.

He managed to complete one episode of a drama before the surgery and is expected to return to the set in December, although this depends on his physical condition.

“Insya-Allah, work will continue. But I’ll need to reduce action scenes, as the doctors said they will monitor my condition over the next five years. I may need to see a specialist two or three times a year,” he said.

-- BERNAMA