US EditionSurrey South MLA Chapman announces cancer diagnosis
SURREY SOUTH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 8 – Surrey South MLA Brent Chapman begins treatment while maintaining his legislative duties, with some critic roles reassigned during his recovery, Conservative caucus said.
- Brent Chapman, BC Conservative MLA for South Surrey, announced he was diagnosed with throat cancer and will start radiation this summer.
- Chapman decided to step back from his Opposition critic roles for transit and ICBC after doctors confirmed the lump was cancerous and later stage.
- He said his radiation therapy will last about seven weeks, followed by chemotherapy and additional recovery time, hoping to vote virtually by fall.
- Chapman cited his daughter Hannah, who overcame three types of cancer, as his inspiration and acknowledged apologizing multiple times for past social media comments.
- Chapman will remain an MLA during treatment, expressing optimism about recovery and drawing strength from fellow MLA Grace Lore's similar cancer battle.
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