Health · Healthcare & Policy · 3 hrs ago
Helena Condis says emergency surgery left her fearing for her life
Spanish sports journalist Helena Condis underwent emergency surgery at Barcelona’s Hospital Clínic after a health problem.
Condis, who is in a relationship with fellow journalist Juanma Castaño, said she felt her life was in danger.
She has not shared what the problem was or what led to the operation.
In a message on social media, she said she finds it hard to show vulnerability and accept care from others.
She thanked the doctors and nurses who treated her, as well as the people who supported her, including Castaño.
The experience has led her to reflect on listening to her body and letting others help.
She has not given further details about her condition or recovery.
Helena Condis said she felt her life was in danger after a health problem led to emergency surgery.
The Spanish journalist did not disclose what caused the problem or provide medical details.
She said the surgery took place at Hospital Clínic in Barcelona.
Condis thanked the doctors, nurses and people who supported her, including her partner, Juanma Castaño.
She reflected on the difficulty of showing vulnerability and accepting care from others.
- Who
- Helena Condis, a journalist and partner of Juanma Castaño.
- What
- She underwent emergency surgery after a health problem and said she had feared for her life.
- When
- The sources describe the operation as having taken place in the days before her statement, published on 16 October 2026.
- Where
- Hospital Clínic in Barcelona.
- Why
- Not stated. Condis did not disclose the medical problem that led to the surgery.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Condis experienced a health problem that led to emergency surgery at Hospital Clínic in Barcelona.
News outlets reported that Condis had shared a statement about her health and the experience.
- Hospital
- Hospital Clínic, Barcelona
- Procedure
- Emergency surgery
- Medical details
- Not disclosed
- Partner
- Juanma Castaño
- Statement date
- 16 October 2026
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What people are saying
Por primera vez he visto que mi vida corría peligro.
Me he emocionado con los médicos y las enfermeras del Hospital Clínic 100 veces antes y después de que me intervinieran de urgencia.
Me cuesta dejarme cuidar, soy de la escuela del 'yo puedo', hasta el final y por todos aquellos que más me quieren.
He agradecido a mi cuerpo (al que querré aún mucho más) que fuera fuerte, me avisara de que algo no iba bien y me ayudara a superar el que hasta ahora ha sido el susto más grande de mi vida.