Breaking News: Rouen Mayor Announces Bladder Cancer Diagnosis, Because, You Know, Being in Charge Wasn’t Challenging Enough
Hey there, folks! Imagine being the mayor of Rouen, a lovely French city with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and… a bladder cancer diagnosis. Yes, you heard that right! Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, the PS mayor of Rouen, has just announced that he’s been dealing with bladder cancer since early 2022. Because, why not? It’s not like being a politician is stressful enough already. (Insert eye-roll)
According to France Bleu Normandie, the mayor has already undergone several operations and rounds of immunotherapy. And, as if that’s not enough, he’s about to embark on his third cycle of immunotherapy in just a few days. Now, we’re no experts, but that sounds like a real treat. Imagine having to attend city council meetings with a port in your arm and a worried expression on your face.
But fear not, good people of Rouen! Your mayor is a fighter, and he’s determined to continue serving his constituents despite this setback. As he put it, "The illness does not prevent me from being less present and committed, it is even the opposite." So, take that, bladder cancer! You may have taken the mayor’s bladder, but you’ll never take his… erm… commitment? (Apologies for that one)
On a more serious note, the mayor’s diagnosis has led to a new initiative to help metropolitan officials dealing with cancer. And, as a bonus, it’s happening during the Movember awareness campaign, which is dedicated to male cancer awareness. Because, you know, men don’t talk enough about their feelings, so maybe they’ll talk more about their prostate exams?
Now, here’s an interesting tidbit: bladder cancer apparently has an environmental origin, rather than being genetic. Who knew? Not us, that’s for sure. So, if you’re a concerned citizen, maybe it’s time to start thinking about the state of your bladder and the water you’re drinking.
All joking aside, we do wish Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol all the best in his fight against bladder cancer. It’s never easy dealing with a serious illness, especially when you’re a public figure. So, here’s to you, sir! Keep on trucking, and remember to drink plenty of water.
Additional Observations (because why not?)
- Bladder cancer sounds like the kind of diagnosis that’ll make you regret all those years of excessive coffee drinking. "Maybe I should’ve stuck to tea," you’ll be thinking, as you undergo your third cycle of immunotherapy.
- If we were Mayor Mayer-Rossignol, we’d make a deal with the cancer cells: "If you promise to leave me alone, I’ll agree to serve another term. Deal?" Just kidding… or are we?
- On a lighter note, maybe the mayor’s situation will start a new trend in city politics. You know, "Vote for me, and I’ll show you my port." Okay, maybe not, but it’s worth a try.
The chosen one must undergo a third cycle of immunotherapy in a few days.
Article written by franceinfo – with France Bleu Normandie (Seine-Maritime/Eure)
Radio France
Published on 13/11/2024 10:53
Reading time: 2min The mayor (PS) of Rouen, Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, in front of the Élysée, July 4, 2023. (LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP)
The mayor (PS) of Rouen, Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, announced Wednesday, November 13 during a press conference, that he was suffering from bladder cancer, reports France Blue Normandy. The elected official, also president of the Rouen Normandy metropolis, was diagnosed with a first tumor in early 2022. He was operated on in February afterwards. He benefited from an initial immunotherapy treatment lasting several months. Then, he underwent a new operation in April 2023 for a first recurrence of several tumors, details France Bleu Normandie.
Despite a new series of immunotherapy sessions, a second recurrence appeared and a third operation was carried out in June 2024. In a few days, he will have a third cycle of immunotherapy. But he assures us: “I’m doing very well”. Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol rules out resigning from his elective mandates. He explains that he is being followed at the urology department of Rouen University Hospital by a “great and very human team”. He specifies that he has no metastasis.
“The illness does not prevent me from being less present and committed, it is even the opposite”.
Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, mayor of Rouen
at a press conference
The disease has “increased my commitment also for substantive reasons. These subjects are taboo and we need to talk about them more”he continues.
Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol also announces a plan for metropolitan officials suffering from cancer. It will be implemented as part of the Movember male cancer awareness operation. According to the elected official, the prevalence rate of this cancer is five times higher in Seine-Maritime than in the rest of France. “This cancer has an environmental origin, it is not genetic”he said.
