FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry introduced he has been recognized with “late-stage” abdomen most cancers.
The longtime Summit Metropolis mayor introduced the analysis throughout a media briefing outdoors the Mayor’s Workplace Monday afternoon.
“My initials scans have proven that the most cancers is at present spreading by means of my lymph nodes and to different organs in my physique,” Henry stated. “Due to that, my prognosis just isn’t good.”
Henry stated he plans to start out chemotherapy remedy subsequent week.
The information comes round one month after Henry’s spouse, Cindy, died following a prolonged battle with pancreatic most cancers.
Regardless of the announcement, Henry stated he plans to proceed working for the Metropolis of Fort Wayne and its residents.
“I even have confidence in my capacity to hold out my time period as your mayor for so long as God permits,” Henry stated.
Henry stated he plans to offer well being updates when attainable, however he didn’t reply any questions after the media briefing.
