Richard Boyd Barrett, leader of the People Before Profit party, has announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer and will require months of treatment. The 58-year-old politician noticed a swelling in his neck during the general election campaign last year and sought medical attention after the election. He will undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, with a good chance of success according to his doctors. Boyd Barrett expressed concern about the potential impact on his voice but remains optimistic about his recovery.