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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

Comments

All the very best wishes Keith, I am sure you will overcome it - our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Dobir, on behalf of the Rochdale Bangladeshi Partnership Project

All the best Keith, you and Sue have done well to keep it quiet for all these months.
I am pleased you have spoken out as it will encourage many more men to double check and be more aware.
Early diagnosis is so essential.