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Former MK Shelly Yachimovich Thanks Public for Support Amid Cancer Battle

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First reported by Srugim · 40 minutes ago

What happened

Former Israeli MK Shelly Yachimovich thanked the public for their support after revealing her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She detailed her early detection, treatment, and recovery, emphasizing her case's rarity and the lack of routine screening for the disease.

  • 01Shelly Yachimovich thanked the public for their support during her cancer battle.
  • 02Her pancreatic tumor was removed, and she hopes for no recurrence.
  • 03Early detection was due to an unusual blockage causing pain.
  • 04She noted pancreatic cancer often lacks early symptoms and screening.
  • 05Yachimovich shared her Hebrew name for those wishing to pray for her.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Former MK Shelly Yachimovich Thanks Public for Support Amid Cancer Battle
SrugimRight · Hebrew40 minutes ago
Shelly Yachimovich Updates Public on Pancreatic Cancer Battle

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