[URBAN NOTE] "Rob Ford starting chemotherapy for new tumours"

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The Toronto Star's David Rider updates Torontonians on the state of Rob Ford's tumours.

Councillor Rob Ford has started chemotherapy to shrink two tumours attached to his bladder.

Ford’s aide Dan Jacobs told the Star on Thursday that the “working diagnosis” is that the former mayor’s cancer is back.

“Councillor Ford has been at the hospital several times this week, undergoing additional tests and consulting with his health team,” Jacobs said in a statement. “He has now been admitted at Mount Sinai Hospital, and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.”

Doug Ford told CP24 on Thursday evening that his brother has two tumours attached to his bladder — roughly 5 cm and 7cm long, that “almost look like a snowman, on top of each other.” He will undergo five days of chemotherapy, then take several weeks off before returning for another round, at which point doctors will assess if the tumours are operable, Doug Ford said.

“Rob’s in a massive battle right now, and we’re just going to keep fighting and do whatever we can, leave no stone unturned, and making sure he gets as much help as he needs,” Doug Ford said, adding that messages from supporters are helping the family stay positive.