Chilean lawmaker Javiera Morales is recovering in stable condition following a scheduled surgery tied to her ongoing treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, according to local reporting from Milodón Comunicaciones.
Surgery Follows Chemotherapy Completion
A Steep Mountain to Climb
The news follows Morales’ public announcement last week that she had finished her chemotherapy regimen, a milestone she shared widely on social media.
According to coverage by Milodón Comunicaciones, the deputy described the physical and emotional toll of the treatment by comparing the experience to climbing a steep mountain.
During her treatment, Morales received care from healthcare workers at the Hospital Metropolitano, praising the quality of public healthcare professionals who managed her case.
Maintaining Regional Support in Magallanes
Following her diagnosis, which was initially reported by Nuevo Poder, Morales paused her physical presence in Santiago and her congressional duties to focus on her health.
Despite her temporary absence from legislative chambers, her regional footprint remains active.
Prognosis and Continued Medical Leave
The successful completion of chemotherapy and the subsequent Monday surgery position the lawmaker with a positive medical prognosis for the upcoming phases of her recovery.
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