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04/06/2014
Minister For Finance Confirms Skin Cancer Treatment
Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, as confirmed that he received treatment earlier this year for skin cancer.
In a statement released by Minister Noonan, he said: "In February 2014 I noticed a lump on my right arm in the shoulder area. On medical examination this was identified as a sarcoma which needed to be removed.
"During late March and April I received 5 weeks radiotherapy at St. Luke's Hospital to shrink the sarcoma. Last Wednesday 28 May the sarcoma was removed at Cappagh Hospital. I was discharged on Saturday 31 May.
"My medical team believe the treatment has gone very well and are upbeat about the prognosis. There is no damage to my shoulder muscle and my risk of recurrence is low.
"I wish to thank all of the staff at St. Lukes Hospital and Cappagh Hospital, and in particular my medical team. I will continue to serve as Minister for Finance at the Taoiseach's discretion."
(MH/JP)
In a statement released by Minister Noonan, he said: "In February 2014 I noticed a lump on my right arm in the shoulder area. On medical examination this was identified as a sarcoma which needed to be removed.
"During late March and April I received 5 weeks radiotherapy at St. Luke's Hospital to shrink the sarcoma. Last Wednesday 28 May the sarcoma was removed at Cappagh Hospital. I was discharged on Saturday 31 May.
"My medical team believe the treatment has gone very well and are upbeat about the prognosis. There is no damage to my shoulder muscle and my risk of recurrence is low.
"I wish to thank all of the staff at St. Lukes Hospital and Cappagh Hospital, and in particular my medical team. I will continue to serve as Minister for Finance at the Taoiseach's discretion."
(MH/JP)
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