The Mayor has cancer
Date published: 16 March 2010
The Mayor of Rochdale has announced that he has prostate cancer.
Councillor Keith Swift said: “I am receiving treatment for prostate cancer as a day care patient at the Christie Hospital.
"Thankfully the cancer is still at an early stage when it is most treatable.
"This diagnosis is a challenge that I am determined to face and overcome.
"I also want to encourage people to get, as I have, the excellent care and early detection now available.
"My treatment has started and I am feeling good.
"I expect to make a full recovery, but have decided to make this announcement in case I need to miss any engagements for treatment. I will be carrying on with my duties where possible, and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support, for which I am truly grateful.”
The cancer was caught during a routine check up.
The NHS advise regular self-checks, and recommend people look out for any abnormal signs. Contact your GP if you have any concerns.
To find out more about prostate cancer visit:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-prostate/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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