Former SA senator Nick Xenophon has revealed his recent brain tumor diagnosis as he prepares for major surgery later this year.
According to The Australian, Xenophon, 65, was diagnosed with a meningioma, a benign and non-cancerous tumour near his brain stem, which would require surgery if it grew further.
“As I got off the phone (with the diagnosis) I received a call that my father had just died. A bit of a double whammy”, Xenophon said.
“A subsequent scan before Christmas showed the tumour largely stable but appeared to be growing slowly…I just have to get through it. It [surgery] has to be done.’’
Xenophon has been entirely focused on his legal practice since leaving politics in 2018 – Nick Xenophon & Co. Lawyers; since the diagnosis, he has moved his clients and staff to the Adelaide business, Lindbloms, where he will serve as a consultant.
The 2018 election marked Xenophon’s last bid in politics as he lost out to Liberal MP, Vincent Tarzia in the seat of Hartley.
Source: The Australian
