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GOP Rep. Steve Scalise Diagnosed With ‘Very Treatable’ Cancer pic.twitter.com/x3f8WVgxWd

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“After a few days of not feeling like myself this past week, I had some blood work done. The results uncovered some irregularities and after undergoing additional tests, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a very treatable blood cancer,” he said in a statement.

“I have now begun treatment, which will continue for the next several months. I expect to work through this period and intend to return to Washington, continuing my work as Majority Leader and serving the people of Louisiana’s First Congressional District,” Scalise, 57, continued.

[I’ll be praying for Scalise’s full recovery. He’s certainly had a hard road over the last several years, but he’s tough as nails. — Ed]