Former Quebec education minister Pierre Moreau is expected back at work after suffering from a severe illness.
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The MNA’s health has improved considerably following treatment during the last few months, according to a press release.
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“The symptoms, clinical signs and medical imaging tests suggested that he was suffering from a cancerous neoplasia last February,” explained Dr. Maryse Turcotte with CHU de Québec-Université Laval.
“Further investigation confirmed he did not have cancer, but a very severe atypical multi-systemic infection.”
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He is expected back at work within the next few weeks.