Fed: Andren says his pancreatic cancer is inoperable

AAP General News (Australia)
08-20-2007
Fed: Andren says his pancreatic cancer is inoperable

CANBERRA, Aug 20 AAP - Federal independent MP Peter Andren says doctors have told him
his pancreatic cancer is inoperable.

Mr Andren earlier this month announced he was abandoning a run for the Senate after
learning he had cancer.

In a column published in newspapers in his central NSW electorate of Calare, the politician
said he is determined to recover.

"My pancreatic cancer isn't operable and I will be getting various treatments over
the next weeks and months," Mr Andren said.

"I am also planning to visit the Ian Gawler Clinic in Melbourne, where a very supportive
complementary program is in place to establish an immune system boosting diet, along with
meditation.

"I feel very determined to beat this and the energy and prayers of so many people will
give me the strength to do it."

The 60-year-old said he plans to return to Canberra for the second week of federal
parliamentary sittings next month to put on the record his gratitude for those who made
possible his 11 years as an MP.

"I also want to outline a few ideas on where this country is at and where I believe
it should be headed.

"I am sorry not to be able to contest the Senate, but I have a more important campaign ahead."

A former television journalist, Mr Andren had decided to run for an upper house seat
at this year's federal election after a redistribution of his seat of Calare.

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