The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan announced last night that he had a cancerous lump removed from his right arm.
The Minister released a statement on the matter to “ensure accuracy and clarity”, according to the Irish Times.
“In February 2014 I noticed a lump on my right arm in the shoulder area. On medical examination this was identified as a sarcoma which needed to be removed.
“During late March and April I received five weeks radiotherapy at St Luke’s Hospital to shrink the sarcoma.
“Last Wednesday 28th May the sarcoma was removed at Cappagh Hospital. I was discharged on Saturday, 31st May.”
“There is no damage to my shoulder muscle and my risk of recurrence is low.”
Minister Noonan also announced that he would continue in his current role at the “Taoiseach’s discretion.”
