Saguenay councilor Serge Gaudreault, who is slowly recovering from a surgical procedure undergone a few days ago and which was crowned with success, gave his news on social networks shortly after Christmas.
Remember that Mr. Gaudreault, who first spoke during an interview with 92.5 CKAJ Ma radio d’ici before Christmas, was the subject of an operation aimed at removing a cancerous mass at the prostate, surgery which took place at the CHUM in Montreal. The operation, carried out by urologist Fred Saad, member researcher at the Montreal Cancer Institute, took place normally and the chosen one is recovering satisfactorily. The advisor explained that he plans to resume normal activities starting in January.
In a Facebook post dated Friday, December 27, the advisor put things in their proper perspective. “Today, I am taking this opportunity to give you a little follow-up regarding my state of health following the surgery that I underwent on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The surgery consisted of having my prostate removed (prostatectomy) following a cancer at this level. My doctor confirmed that everything went well, without any surprises. My next appointment for follow-up after the operation is in five weeks. This morning was the best Friday of my life. life, really on a Friday crazy I am a happy and functional man on this Friday, December 27, 2024,” he said, among other things.
“Conclusion: I’m going really well. I will be in physical convalescence for a period of four months, which means no efforts that require force, no intense sports. On the other hand, I can do walking, sports light, etc. I will resume my duties as a full-time municipal councilor to start again in 2025, so I will be present at the city council on January 14, 2025. Also, I would like to thank you for all the nice comments of encouragement that you made me during my publication of December 15, 2024 which announced my state of health”.
Remember that Serge Gaudreault is the advisor who insisted with the investigations and prosecutions department of the Quebec Municipal Commission to make public the legal opinion received by the city of Saguenay concerning the payment of the legal fees of the mayor of Saguenay, Julie Dufour . He had also financed on his own initiative another legal opinion which concluded that the mayor must personally assume her defense costs.
Prostate cancer
According to Statistics Canada figures, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and represents approximately one in 5 new cases of cancer affecting the male population. Thanks to the Movember movement, which aims to raise public awareness related to This type of cancer is better known among men who take it more and more seriously, by undergoing screening with the aim of preventing it or discovering it early.
The two screening techniques par excellence remain the digital rectal examination and the blood test, but in both cases, more in-depth tests are necessary in the event of a first positive result. Weight control, through regular physical activity, is a primary factor in prevention, as is a balanced and varied diet, rich in lycopene. At the same time, it is better to avoid high calorie intakes that are too rich in meat and dairy products.
Then it is advisable to stop smoking, as smoking remains an aggravating factor for prostate cancer.
