NSW Deputy Premier to take personal leave after being diagnosed with breast cancer
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has announced she will take personal leave after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
In a statement, she said: 'Doctors are optimistic about my recovery — and so am I. I've faced this challenge before, and I'm determined to beat it again. Testing has confirmed this is unrelated to my previous diagnosis.
'I want to thank the Premier and all my Parliamentary colleagues for their unwavering support and look forward to being back as soon as possible.'
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Mailbag: More complexity in prostate cancer testing
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Daily Telegraph
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