Emilie Moatti, who served in the Knesset for the Labor party and is now running as a candidate for the Democrats party in the next election, disclosed Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
In a statement, Moatti wrote: "Friends, I informed my party colleagues today that over the summer I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am in good hands, my chances of recovery are good. Women, please get checked, early detection saves lives."
"If and when I am elected to the Knesset, I will publish a medical report on my condition. The public has a right to know and I have no interest in hiding it," she continued. "I also have no empowering message about this. It has caused me great sadness and I am doing what needs to be done."
