UMVA has learned that Stanley Johnson, the 85-year-old father of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has undergone a significant medical procedure to combat cancer, having half of his colon removed.
In a photo shared on social media, Stanley Johnson appears to be in good spirits, sitting in a hospital bed at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea, London, where he is recovering after the operation on Friday.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Stanley Johnson was diagnosed with cancer after a routine chest scan revealed an abnormality further down his body, prompting doctors to conduct further tests.
The veteran politician, who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1979 to 1984, has spoken about the importance of early detection, saying 'the moral of the story is, scan when you can. It was spotted early and dealt with quickly.'
Stanley's medical journey has garnered attention, particularly given his high-profile family connections, with Boris Johnson believed to have taken the photo of his father waving happily from his hospital bed.
Stanley Johnson has had a distinguished career, working for the World Bank and the European Commission, and has also made headlines for his appearances on reality TV shows and his writings on environmental and population issues.
In recent years, Stanley Johnson has faced controversy, including allegations of misconduct, which he has denied, and a biography about Boris Johnson that made claims about Stanley's past behavior.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Stanley Johnson is now on the road to recovery, and his family is relieved that the procedure was successful in removing the cancerous part of his colon.
