State deputy for São Paulo Eduardo Suplicy (PT) announced this Monday (28) that he is undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This type of cancer originates in the cells of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system, which helps the body fight disease.
After the news was published by the newspaper Folha de S.PauloSuplicy, who is a former senator, went to social media to give more details of the situation. “I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in July and am undergoing immunochemotherapy treatment, under the care of Hematologist Dr. Celso Arrais and his team”, stated the parliamentarian. Suplicy says that he is maintaining his routine activities at the Legislative Assembly of the State of São Paulo, taking gym classes, and that the exams “already show good results”, but that, on medical recommendation, his public activities are restricted due to the low immunity caused by the disease.
“I thank you for your support, prayers and positive energies so that I can recover as soon as possible. My fight will only end when I see the Basic Citizenship Income implemented in Brazil and around the world. Congratulations to everyone!”, wrote the deputy, mentioning his most important and nationally known project.
Among the public support received is that from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also in a post on social media. “To my fellow fighter Eduardo Suplicy, I wish him a speedy recovery at this time of his lymphoma treatment. His political performance is a reference for everyone who believes in a fairer and more supportive Brazil and inspires us all. A warm hug and lots of strength. We are with you “, he stated.
According to the National Cancer Institute (Inca), as lymphatic tissue is found throughout the body, lymphoma can begin anywhere in the body, in children, adolescents and adults, but becomes more common as people age. people get older. “For reasons still unknown, the number of cases has doubled in the last 25 years, mainly among people over 60 years of age. Among lymphomas, it is the type most frequently occurring in childhood. Men are more predisposed than women”, explains the organ.
