NSW Labor's deputy leader Prue Car is taking leave to undergo treatment for cancer, saying the diagnosis is a shock but her prognosis is 'looking positive'.
NSW Labor Deputy Leader Prue Car says the diagnosis was confirmed after tests were performed showing a large tumour on one of her kidneys.NSW Labor's deputy leader Prue Car is taking leave to undergo treatment for cancer, saying the diagnosis is a shock but her prognosis is "looking positive".
The 39-year-old-year-old broke the news to her western Sydney constituents on her Facebook page saying: "Friends, I have some hard news to share. "Unfortunately this means I won't be able to see you out and about our community for a little while."There has been an increase in people getting a heart check following the high profile deaths of cricketer Shane Warne and Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, both at the age of 52.
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