STATE Government Minister and Mundingburra MP Coralee O’Rourke has been diagnosed with cancer.
The Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors has released a statement saying she was diagnosed with breast cancer last week.
Ms O’Rourke is taking time off to undergo surgery and have follow up treatment.
She said her diagnosis, which came during Breast Cancer Awareness month, should serve as a reminder to all Queensland women to remain vigilant regarding their health and get regular scans.
Ms O’Rourke said she had the support of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad, and thanked them for their kindness since learning of her diagnosis.
“Every week another 343 women in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer,” Ms O’Rourke wrote in a statement.
“Last week I learned I am one of them.
“Over the next few weeks, I will take some time off to spend with my family and work with my medical team to undergo treatment and recover from surgery.
After that, I plan to face this challenge like most other Queensland women with breast cancer do - by continuing to get on with my work, which I love.
“I know I am incredibly fortunate to do this with the unwavering support of my colleagues, particularly the Premier and Deputy Premier who I thank for their kindness over the past week.
“My diagnosis comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I hope it serves as a reminder to all Queensland women to remain vigilant regarding their health and get regular scans.”
