Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant Battles Metastatic Skin Cancer Found in Lung, Shares Crucial Sun Safety Message

Sir Chris Bryant: Prominent Labour MP Discloses Lung Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Previously treated for a melanoma on his head, the MP for Rhondda has now spoken out about the dangers of sun exposure following the discovery of skin cancer in his lung.

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Monday, May 13, 2024, 11:

A prominent member of the Labour Party has disclosed that he is undergoing treatment following the detection of skin cancer in his lung.

Sir Chris Bryant revealed to Sky News that he began immunotherapy three months ago following a standard scan that identified a melanoma in his right lung back in January.

A 62-year-old underwent a surgical procedure in which his lung was temporarily collapsed to allow a robot to remove the melanoma. Subsequently, his lung was re-inflated.

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Five years prior, Sir Chris underwent surgery to remove a melanoma from his scalp, following a prognosis that gave him a 40% chance of surviving for a year. Consequently, he undergoes biannual scans.

The shadow minister for creative industries informed Kay Burley of Sky News, "The latest scan results were inconclusive this time around."

Doctors discovered what they believed to be a melanoma, not lung cancer but rather skin cancer, in my lung, which is clearly a grave concern.

"That indicates stage four metastatic cancer, which is extremely alarming."

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Sir Chris mentioned that he chose to appear on Sky News to alert people about the dangers associated with sun exposure.

"He emphasized that skin cancer is indeed lethal."

"Yesterday, many individuals took advantage of the sunny weather to relax outdoors, engaging in sunbathing and various other activities."

"Ultimately, the issues I've faced, including the skin cancer that developed in my lung, can all be traced back to sun exposure."

"Everyone should take precautions and be proactive. If you notice a mole that seems suspicious, it's wise to have it examined."

"Extremely crucial. We have the potential to save lives."

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The representative from Rhondda mentioned that if he had skipped his most recent scan, he probably would have found himself visiting the doctor in a year or a year and a half with severe chest issues.

"It would have been fatal. Fortunately, they've removed it," he stated.

Currently, I am cancer-free. I underwent a scan and it showed no signs of the disease.

"I'm undergoing immunotherapy treatments."

On social media, Sir Chris subsequently described the treatment as "challenging," yet he remains fully optimistic about being entirely free of cancer for the remainder of his life.

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