Revelstoke Mayor Gary Sulz got an early Christmas present with the news he is now cancer free. 

In a video post to the city香蕉视频直播檚 YouTube channel, Sulz provided an update on his health after being diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer back in August. On Nov. 12, he underwent a 15-hour surgery with three surgeons working on him. 

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Sulz also expressed gratitude to the community for support he received throughout his battle with cancer.

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Sulz also reported that he won香蕉视频直播檛 need to undergo chemotherapy but will still be checking in regularly with his doctors, and is facing a recovery of about two to three months to regain his strength.

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Sulz ended the clip with a sincere thanks to the community of Revelstoke for the all the support provided to him and his family. 

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