South Norfolk MP cancer diagnosis after accidental fence cut

The MP said his prognosis was good and he had already had surgery on his arm.

He is due to undergo a year of immunotherapy, a treatment that boosts the body’s own immune system to fight the disease.

Goldsborough, who won the South Norfolk seat from the Conservatives during last year’s general election, said he was shocked when he received his diagnosis shortly before Christmas.

“It’s the worst out of body experience you ever get. It’s like you’re present but not there at the same time,” he said.

“At 34, this is not one of the things you plan for.”

He has continued to work since being diagnosed and praised the support of his family, friends and colleagues such as Chris Bryant – a fellow MP who is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

He added that whilst his treatment may interfere with some of his duties, he had “a fantastic team behind me who are continuing to work every hour God sends”.