Christy Dignam

2022 - 9 - 11

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Christy Dignam was at death's door after his cancer drugs stopped ... (RSVP Live)

The Aslan frontman admitted that he was absolutely terrified the new trial drug was not going to work and that he was a goner: 'I'm still here, ...

“It meant I was not weeing as much as I should have been and then I got a build up of fluid. We played it when it was the Point. He added: “We have a singer called ELLYD supporting us on the night. I can kind of exercise my demons on stage and if I don’t do that I start to get very nancy – it’s like therapy for me. It’s been a while since we played a venue like the 3Arena. It’s a celebration of 40 years.” This new one is a trial drug and it seems to be doing the business. it starts struggling to beat, so my heart is only working at two thirds of its capacity since I got diagnosed in 2013. He added: “My heart muscle has stiffened through the cancer. [Christy](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/christy-dignam-no-plans-retire-27349436) said he is over the moon to be back to his old self and has assured fans next Saturday’s concert is going to be one they won’t forget. “This time it was life or death stuff. I’m still here, which is the main thing.”

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Christy Dignam Experienced 'Life Or Death' Situation Over The ... (Extra.ie)

Aslan frontman Christy Dignam has revealed he experienced a dramatic 'life or death' situation over the summer, but is ready to take on the 3Arena.

With the pandemic and not gigging for so long and then this on top of it, cancelling gigs, I wanted to do the gigs but I just couldn’t physically do it,' he said. It meant I was not weeing as much as I should have been and then I got a build up of fluid. 'As a result of that and because it was compromised there was not enough blood and oxygen getting to my kidneys. it starts struggling to beat, so my heart is only working at two thirds of its capacity since I got diagnosed in 2013. I was kind of running out of chemos because my condition is so rare.' Up to now you would come in [to the hospital] and recharge your batteries, this time it was different.

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