Israel's former Labor Party leader announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Former Labor Party chair, Shelly Yacimovich, said she was diagnosed with cancer eight months ago and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments: 'Luckily, I was diagnosed at an early stage'
Shelly Yacimovich, former leader of Israel's Labor Party, has announced that she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. According to Yacimovich, the cancerous tumor was discovered eight months ago at an early stage, without metastases, and was immediately removed in surgery.
Yacimovich has been under medical monitoring since the operation, with CT scans showing three times that the tumor has not returned and there are no signs of recurrence. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
The Jerusalem Post reports that Yacimovich made the announcement in a personal post on social media, addressing those who have been inquiring about her health.
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