Tauranga-based Labour list MP Jan Tinetti has announced she has breast cancer .
On her Facebook page tonight, Ms Tinetti said she had been diagnosed a few weeks ago after a “regular mammogram showed irregular calcifications”.
“After a couple of biopsies I was told the diagnosis and the best option was to operate.
“It’s been a tough couple of months as I’ve had to cancel out of a number of appointments and for that I apologise.
“I’ve tried to keep my commitments where I have been able to,” she said adding her colleagues, including Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, have been “incredibly supportive”.
“Today I head home and I am taking a few weeks to rest and recuperate.
“Thanks to my medical team who have been amazing. Thanks to everyone for your love and support and your understanding that I need to take the next few weeks to regain my full health again,” Ms Tinetti said.
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