Jamaica's Opposition Leader Peter Phillips Undergoes Successful Cancer Surgery
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- KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's opposition leader, Dr.
- Peter Phillips was recently successfully treated for stage 3 colon cancer.
- While he is currently on leave as PNP President, he will continue to provide direction and guidance to the party, and will increase his level of public duties.
- Prime Minister Andrew Holness and many other politicians have congratulated Phillips on a successful surgery and wished him a speedy recovery.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's opposition leader, Dr. Peter Phillips was recently successfully treated for stage 3 colon cancer.
The initial health evaluation of Phillips, made weeks ago, resulted in "a diagnosis of stage 3 curable colon cancer."
A statement by Phillips' medical team revealed that the People's National Party (PNP) president underwent "complete and successful surgical removal of the cancer on March 23 and is now recovering comfortably at home."
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The medical team has also stated that Dr Phillips will be in need of further treatment over the next few months as he continues in his public duties.
While he is currently on leave as PNP President, he will continue to provide direction and guidance to the party, and will increase his level of public duties.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness and many other politicians have congratulated Phillips on a successful surgery and wished him a speedy recovery.
