TORONTO – Rob Ford is expected to leave hospital this week after receiving his first round of chemotherapy to treat a rare form of cancer.
The Toronto mayor was diagnosed with liposarcoma after doctors found a tumour in his abdomen two weeks ago, forcing him to drop out of the mayoral race.
Ford remains in Mt. Sinai Hospital for his first round of chemotherapy which started last week and involves three days of in-patient treatment.
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Dr. Zane Cohen told the media last week the mayor will be required to rest following each session.
Ford released an audio statement last Thursday just prior to his first round of treatment to thank his supporters.
“I know I’ll beat this terrible disease. I am determined to face this head on and return strong to my family and to my city,” Ford said in the recording.
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The mayor is scheduled to go through two cycles of chemotherapy over several weeks.
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