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Dec 6 2007 by Louise Dicks, Gwent Gazette

BEAUFORT councillor Graham Hughes has received the early Christmas gift he was hoping for – the all-clear from a brain tumour.

Coun Hughes collapsed while at a funeral earlier this year and was diagnosed with a tumour the size of a cherry.

Now, after several intensive chemotherapy sessions, his consultant says he has made a full recovery.

After not being able to spend as much time with his grandchildren because of the intensive treatment, he’s looking forward to celebrating Christmas with his family and, hopefully, taking a holiday with his wife in the new year.

He has also made a return to full council duties, chairing meetings and caring for the needs of his constituents.

“It’s excellent news, such a big weight off my mind,” said the 68-year-old.

“I’m so pleased and so is my wife, Margaret.

“I have to see my consultant this Wednesday but when I rang the clinic following my last brain scan my consultant said to give me the message that everything looked fine and gave me the all-clear.

“Margaret and I were forced to cancel a cruise because of the illness so hopefully we can get away somewhere in the new year now.”

Coun Hughes, who lives in Chandler’s Road, Ebbw Vale, wanted to thank his Beaufort ward colleague David White for all his support, and the Rev Teify Ebenezer, who has been paying him regular visits and praying for him.

“The support of people has been amazing, you don’t realise how much the support of people around you can keep you going,” he said.