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Lithuanian PM Skvernelis’ treated for blood cancer

Prime Minister of Lithuania Saulius Skvernelis announced that he has stage one lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. During the press conference which took place today, August 28, he expressed his hope for a full recovery.

“It’s lymphoma, stage one, no spreading, and I am undergoing treatment, it’s chemotherapy. I completed the first cycle yesterday, and I feel great today,” he said to the journalist.

According to the Prime Minister, the doctors detected changes in his lymphatic system during a routine health check in May.

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49 years old Skvernelis’ treatment cycle against cancer should end on November 4, as he said during the conference. Since the doctors are hopeful of his recovery, Skvernelis said: “I also hope for that”.

The prime minister took several days off this week, including Monday and Tuesday.

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