In a personal revelation, famous rom-com author Sophie Kinsella, known for her beloved “Shopaholic” series, shared her battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The 54-year-old British writer, whose real name is Madeleine Wickham, took to social media on Wednesday to announce her diagnosis, which occurred in late 2022. Kinsella prioritised her children’s well-being, explaining that she delayed sharing the news publicly to allow them “time to process it privately and adjust to our new reality.” Kinsella, whose career boasts bestsellers like “Can You Keep a Secret?”, “Shopaholic” series, and “The Burnout” (released in October 2023), has garnered much international recognition. Many of her works can be found in bookstores across India, even with roadside sellers. The first two “Shopaholic” novels were adapted into the 2009 film “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” starring Isla Fisher. Dr Akshat Kayal, consultant – neurosurgery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, explained that glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is an aggressive type of cancer that affects the brain or spinal cord. It originates from star-shaped cells …