Norwich MP confirms she's cancer free following surgery and chemo
Chloe Smith has thanked the NHS for their care and treatment.
Last updated 29th Jun 2021
Norwich North MP Chloe Smith has confirmed she's free of cancer following surgery and chemotherapy.
The MP posted on twitter to say 'Cheerio, cancer'.
Chloe Smith had previously been treated for breast cancer and used her platform to encourage people to check themselves for signs and seek the opinion of a GP if you find something unusual.
As well as announcing the good news she also took the opportunity to say some thank yous:
"I want to thank the NHS doctors and nurses for the careful and expert treatment I’ve had, and for the steps still ahead in recovery and prevention.
"I’d also like to thank my wonderful family and friends for their love and generosity during a difficult time. Plenty of flowers and brownies!
"Colleagues and constituents have been extremely supportive, across the spectrum. The kindness of strangers was quite something too as many got in touch to share their own stories."
The MP confirmed that while she had managed to keep up with most of her constituency and Parliament work during treatment, she will soon be returning to Westminster in person.
She said: "As a Minister I’ll be back in Westminster shortly for Cabinet Office oral questions on 8th July and to lead the second readings of two Constitutional bills in this session."
She finished by saying that she's looking forward to better times: "It’s been a time of particular resilience and determination for me.
"Probably like the rest of the country right now, I feel hopeful and happier to look ahead to better times."
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Many other MPs from Norfolk turned to Twitter to share their thoughts on the good news, with many wishing Chloe Smith well.