UK Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The MP for the City of Durham constituency stated that she is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery last Thursday and expects to make a full recovery. The cancer was detected in February due to NHS breast screening.
Ms Foy, who has represented Durham since 2019, will be taking some time off to recover. She urged women to attend their breast screenings to save lives. She said that early detection meant that she was able to receive swift and effective treatment.
The news comes as breast cancer in the UK receives less attention amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving many women without the necessary procedures and examinations. This resulted in an influx of women consulting doctors about possible signs of the disease.
Several healthcare organizations urged women to continue attending screenings, stressing that the saving of lives could be jeopardized if they were delayed. Despite this, many women prefer to avoid healthcare settings during the pandemic and might have neglected to have regular check-ups.
Ms Foy’s diagnosis raises the importance of early detection and the significance of routine screenings for women’s health
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