The independent MP says he is sharing his cancer diagnosis publicly to raise awareness, and says he plans to continue to fulfil his obligations to the state while he receives treatment.
Newcastle police are about to provide an update after a light plane made an emergency landing this afternoon, with three people onboard. Follow liveMr Pangallo said he has a "long way to go" with treatment, but received some "good news" last week.The MP said he would continue to fulfil his obligations to the state while receiving treatment.
In a statement, the member of the Legislative Council said he received the diagnosis in December and has undergone intensive radiation treatment since."Throughout this time, I chose to keep working to fulfil my obligations in representing the best interests of South Australians and also advocating for my constituents," he said."However, the good news is that prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers and, if detected and treated early, can lead to a cure.
He said he shared his diagnosis publicly to raise awareness about prostate cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer death in Australian men."It is estimated more than 25,000 Australian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer last year – or about 70 a day. Mr Pangallo said he intends to continue carrying out his duties in the state's Legislative Council while he receives treatment.
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