Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, nicknamed “the Immortal” because of his longevity in politics, was in a country ” Fixed “ This Thursday, April 6th, the day after he was hospitalized, but suffering from chronic leukemia and pneumonia.
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Silvio Berlusconi “Currently in intensive care for a lung infection.”. This infection is part ofChronic myelogenous leukemia, which he’s had for some time.the doctors explained in a press release. They thus confirmed information previously provided by Corriere della Sera, the main Italian daily newspaper.
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Berlusconi started chemotherapy
“We are all very worried. I hope he has the strength to resist this last blow which has an ominous name, leukemia.Said Deputy Minister of Culture Vittorio Sgarbi, a friend of Silvio Berlusconi.
The 86-year-old media mogul and senator, who has been in and out of hospital in recent years, was admitted to the cardiology unit of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan on Wednesday (April 5) with respiratory problems.
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Earlier on Thursday, Antonio Tajani said he had spoken to Silvio Berlusconi’s doctor and that his condition was the same ” Fixed “. He said the senator had contacted his party leaders by phone.
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According to the ANSA news agency, quoting sources around him, the octogenarian began on Wednesday chemotherapy to treat leukemia.
“old timer”
On Thursday morning, a number of his family members, who are the only ones authorized to see him, went to the hospital located on the outskirts of the Lombard capital, in particular his brother Paolo, his eldest daughter Marina and his youngest son Luigi.
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Berlusconi is an old man, in my opinion weeds are still growing. He will be fine.”Massimo Strano, a 62-year-old employee who went to the San Raffaele Hospital, commented with confidence.
Silvio Berlusconi was transferred to this facility on Wednesday 5 April after he complained of breathing difficulties. He had low blood oxygen levels.
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First admission to the hospital last month
Last month, the billionaire spent four days in the same hospital, one of the most prestigious on the peninsula, for what Italian media described as heart problems. He got out a week ago.
“I have already started working again (…) [je suis] Ready and determined to commit, as I always have, to the country I love.”He said in a message posted on Friday on social media.
On Sunday, he posted a photo of himself smiling in front of a sprawling bed of tulips at his luxury villa in Arcore, northern Italy.
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Forza Italia, which has less than 10% in opinion polls, is part of the right-wing and far-right government coalition led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who tweeted on Wednesday to his ally. “Sincere and affectionate wishes for a speedy recovery”.
Silvio Berlusconi entered politics in 1994 and for millions of Italians represents the golden age of the Italian economy. Despite a series of sex scandals and court cases that have tarnished his image, he has held a special place in the hearts of many Italians ever since.