Rob Ford releases statement, to start chemotherapy

By News Staff

Posted Sep 18, 2014 02:29:17 PM.

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he’ll begin chemotherapy to treat his cancer today.

The mayor disclosed the information in an audiotaped address this afternoon from Mount Sinai Hospital.

“With the love and support of my family, my friends, and the people of Toronto – I will beat this!” he says.

Listen to the full statement below:

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