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Boris Johnson’s dad reveals he underwent cancer treatment

Former MEP Stanley Johnson, 85, shared a photo on social media of himself in a hospital bed after the procedure.

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What happened Former MEP Stanley Johnson, 85, shared a photo on social media of himself in a hospital bed after the procedure.
The headline split The left frames it as "Boris Johnson’s dad reveals he underwent cancer treatment". The right frames it as "Boris Johnson’s dad Stanley, 85, reveals he has undergone treatment for colon cancer".
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Left / center-leftBoris Johnson’s dad reveals he underwent cancer treatment

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Right / center-rightBoris Johnson’s dad Stanley, 85, reveals he has undergone treatment for colon cancer

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Metro UKNews report · Jun 17, 9:08 AM

Boris Johnson’s dad reveals he underwent cancer treatment

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Former MEP Stanley Johnson, 85, shared a photo on social media of himself in a hospital bed after the procedure.

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The SunNews report · Jun 17, 8:53 AM

Boris Johnson’s dad Stanley, 85, reveals he has undergone treatment for colon cancer

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BORIS Johnson's dad Stanley Johnson is recovering in hospital after being treated for colon cancer. Former Tory MEP Stanley, 85, shared a picture on social media from his hospital bed after...

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