B.C.鈥檚 premier has been diagnosed with cancer following a procedure last week, the province said Thursday (Nov. 4).
鈥淭he surgery and biopsy that were done last week were successful and I am grateful to the amazing health-care team for all the support I鈥檝e received. The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous,鈥� Premier John Horgan said in a statement.
鈥淢y prognosis is good and I expect to make a full recovery. In the next couple of weeks I will need to start radiation treatment, which will conclude toward the end of December.鈥�
The premier said he would continue to participate virtually in briefings and cabinet meetings but that Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, who has been appointed deputy premier, or other ministers may attend in-person events in Horgan鈥檚 stead.
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