Overview

• Hughes said she was diagnosed earlier this month after finding a lump and has scheduled surgery for this Friday.
• She expects to need chemotherapy and radiotherapy following the procedure.
• The Labour MP will step back from some constituency events and parliamentary activity but remains in post representing Bangor Aberconwy.
• She praised the care at Ysbyty Gwynedd and expressed gratitude for the NHS in Wales.
• Her announcement was made on social media, prompting a wave of supportive messages from colleagues and constituents.