He says he will need to start radiation treatment in the next two weeks, which will conclude at the end of December.
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Prime Minister John Horgan said Thursday that the growth in his throat is cancerous and he will have to undergo radiation treatment.
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“The surgery and biopsy that were performed last week were a success and I am grateful to the incredible healthcare team for all the support I have received,” he said in a statement. “The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous.”
Horgan stressed that his prognosis is good and he hopes to make a full recovery. You will need to start radiation treatment in the next few weeks. The prime minister expects to have completed the treatment by the end of December.
“During that time, I will continue to virtually participate in briefings, cabinet meetings and other important meetings such as the Federation Council. For in-person events, Minister Mike Farnworth and other cabinet ministers can attend in my place, ”he said.
“I would like, once again, to thank everyone who sent their good wishes. Your support gives me strength and humiliates me. I look forward to being back in the legislature and traveling in the new year. “
In late October, Horgan broke the news that a growth had been detected in his throat but that he had “been here before”, referring to his previous battle with cancer.
At age 40, Horgan had been diagnosed with bladder cancer, but underwent surgery and recovered.
Reference-vancouversun.com