Shelly Yahimovich Completes Chemotherapy, Feels 'Much Better'

Yahimovich first disclosed her diagnosis in August, explaining that the cancer had been discovered eight months prior. The tumor was located at the junction of the pancreas and bile ducts, causing inflammation and a blockage. Due to a lucky coincidence and the insistence of her medical team, she was referred for an urgent emergency room examination, where a CT scan detected the tumor early and before it had metastasized. She underwent immediate surgery, and subsequent scans showed no recurrence of the disease.

Because of the aggressive nature of pancreatic cancer, Yahimovich underwent rigorous chemotherapy treatments every two weeks. Following her recovery, she shared a photo from the airport with her partner as they departed for their first vacation since her diagnosis. Yahimovich expressed gratitude for the enormous wave of support she received and announced she will soon return to work, with a long personal and political column scheduled to be published in Yediot Ahronot this coming Friday.