‘I’m feeling pretty good’: B.C. Premier John Horgan’s first public appearance since cancer treatment

B.C. Premier John Horgan made his first public appearance on Feb. 1, after undergoing 35 sessions of radiation treatment for throat cancer.

B.C.’s premier has made his first public appearance since undergoing radiation treatment for throat cancer.

John Horgan underwent 35 sessions of radiation after being diagnosed in November.

“I’m feeling pretty good,” Horgan said, standing outside the B.C. legislature Tuesday. He was noticeably thinner, saying he had lost about 25 pounds. He also no longer has a beard.

The 62-year-old premier thanked the people working at the cancer clinic and joked that the jacket he was wearing was snug on him this time last year.

“I had a couple of jackets taken in, so I’m ready to go. My favourite jeans fit me again, too.”

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Horgan’s appearance was for a Lunar New Year event.

“I want to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger, hoping for strength and prosperity for not just British Columbians, but for all Canadians. We’ve been through a hell of a time over the past two years. I know everyone wants to put that behind us.”

In October, Horgan announced the discovery of a lump on his neck. Following a biopsy, it revealed the growth in his throat was cancer.

His cancer treatments are now over and he is expected to be in the legislature next week for the throne speech.

The premier was also treated for bladder cancer in 2008 and lost his brother to cancer in 2018.

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