Vic MP recovering after surgery

A Victorian MP who underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour is now on the road to recovery.

The member for Carrum, Donna Bauer, had surgery last Saturday to remove a large growth that was discovered during a routine medical check.

Doctors are confident that the tumour, which turned out to be an aggressive localised cancer, has been contained and successfully removed.

As a safeguard, Mrs Bauer will undergo a six-month course of chemotherapy.

The MP has assured constituents that her office remains open for business and she has thanked the community for their support.