Mayor recovering after surgery
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Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis is recovering in hospital following laparoscopic surgery on Tuesday to remove his right kidney.
Maria Visocchi, the city’s director of communication, said the mayor is doing well.
Davis announced at the annual kidney walk last month that he was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 renal cell carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer.
Davis said the cancer was detected in July through an MRI for an unrelated lower back issue.
The mayor will remain in hospital for three days, followed by a three- to six-week recovery period at home. He is not expected to undergo any other treatment and his prognosis is excellent, said Visocchi.
In a video posted by Davis, he said he and his wife Lisa are thankful for all the well wishes they’ve received.
During Davis’s absence, Coun. John Utley will be mayor designate.
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