Arthur Sinodinos is fighting cancer: report

Federal minister Arthur Sinodinos has reportedly revealed he is fighting cancer but says his prognosis is very positive.

Senator Arthur Sinodinos

Senator Arthur Sinodinos Source: AAP

Turnbull government minister Arthur Sinodinos says he is being treated for cancer.

The industry and innovation minister announced he was taking medical leave two weeks ago and has told Fairfax Media his prognosis is very positive.

The senator did not say what type of cancer he had but told Fairfax he was revealing his condition to scotch speculation he might quit parliament.

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