TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been diagnosed with malignant liposarcoma – a rare cancer in which cancer cells are found in soft tissue in the body.
Dr. Zane Cohen of Mount Sinai Hospital says the mayor will undergo chemotherapy.
Dr. Cohen, who is an internationally recognized colorectal surgeon, says doctors will decide what the next step will be based on how the tumour responds to treatment.
Ford went to hospital last week complaining of "unbearable pain" and doctors found a tumour in his abdomen.
The 45-year-old mayor, whose tenure has been marred by scandal and admitted substance abuse, then withdrew his candidacy for re-election, opting instead to run as a councillor in next month's election.
His brother – Coun. Doug Ford – joined the mayoral race in his stead.
The councillor has said the family is grateful for the outpouring of support from the public for the mayor, who "is in for the fight of his life."
