Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge has revealed he has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system.
In a detailed statement, Dr Kerridge said he is taking medical leave until mid-January to focus on undergoing chemotherapy and recovery.
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