Fiona Patten

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Victorian upper house MP Fiona Patten reveals kidney cancer ... (The Guardian)

Reason party leader says she still plans to fight November state election after undergoing surgery next month.

She was narrowly re-elected in 2018 and will have another tough fight on her hands to retain her seat this year, in part due to “At the end of the day, I am one of tens of thousands of people to receive a cancer diagnosis this year. The New South Wales deputy Labor leader, Prue Car, announced in July she would take leave after being diagnosed with the cancer. Patten said her cancer diagnosis will “undeniably” impact her ability to campaign in the lead-up to the election. “I will still be campaigning but I may have to do some of it from bed – I’ll need to get a nice pair of work pyjamas,” Patten said. Patten said she began experiencing symptoms, including blood in her urine, “sporadically for a couple of months” and was encouraged by a member of her team to make an appointment to see a doctor.

Vic MP Fiona Patten diagnosed with cancer (South Coast Register)

Victorian MP Fiona Patten has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery to remove one of her...

Ms Patten imagined she would be back on Zoom "with a vengeance" when not allowed out on the hustings, she said. "With an election just around the corner, the timing of this is unfortunate but any cancer diagnosis is never timely," Ms Patten said. Ms Patten's surgery would take place in a couple of weeks, and her prognosis was good, with the belief the disease has not spread and she should make a quick and full recovery, she said.

Prominent crossbench MP Fiona Patten reveals cancer diagnosis (The Age)

Upper house MP Fiona Patten has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery in the next few weeks to remove one of her kidneys.

“Many people stay silent upon a cancer diagnosis and are fearful of telling people because they will be judged or pitied. I hope that by being public and transparent it might help others do the same.” Victorian upper house MP Fiona Patten has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery in the next few weeks to remove one of her kidneys.

Victorian MP Fiona Patten diagnosed with kidney cancer, expected ... (ABC News)

Reason Party Leader and upper house MP Fiona Patten has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery in coming weeks. Ms Patten says her prognosis is ...

"Many people stay silent upon a cancer diagnosis and are fearful of telling people because they will be judged or pitied. "So many of us are touched by cancer these days – as patients, friends, relatives, carers, and health and medical staff. "The surgery will interrupt my election campaign a little and no doubt I will be campaigning for some of that time from a hospital bed," she said.

Fiona Patten shares cancer diagnosis (3AW)

The Reason Party leader shared her diagnosis on Tuesday. She'll be having surgery in the coming weeks to remove one of her kidneys. “With an election just ...

“Many people stay silent upon a cancer diagnosis and are fearful of telling people because they will be judged or pitied. I hope that by being public and transparent it might help others do the same. “With an election just around the corner, the timing of this is unfortunate but any cancer diagnosis is never timely.

Victorian upper house MP reveals shock health diagnosis (Sky News Australia)

Victorian upper house MP Fiona Patten has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and is set to undergo surgery to have one of her kidneys removed in ...

I hope to use the experience to help others in a similar situation.” “The surgery will interrupt my election campaign a little and no doubt I will be campaigning for some of that time from a hospital bed. I hope that by being public and transparent it might help others do the same.” “So many of us are touched by cancer these days – as patients, friends, relatives, carers, and health and medical staff. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Try 1 month free.

Party leader Fiona Patten reveals kidney cancer diagnosis (PerthNow)

A Victorian MP has revealed she will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with kidney cancer just two months before the state election.

“So many of us are touched by cancer these days – as patients, friends, relatives, carers and health and medical staff. Ms Patten said she will have the affected kidney removed in early October, but is expected to make a full recovery. “With an election just around the corner, the timing of this is unfortunate, but any cancer diagnosis is never timely,” Ms Patten said in a statement.