Rep. Steve Scalise confirms he has 'very treatable' form of blood cancer
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House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise said he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, what he described as a "very treatable" form of blood cancer.
"I have now begun treatment, which will continue for the next several months," Scalise, the second-highest ranking House Republican, said. "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." Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
"I am incredibly grateful we were able to detect this early and that this cancer is treatable," he added. "I am thankful for my excellent medical team, and with the help of God, support of my family, friends, colleagues, and constituents, I will tackle this with the same strength and energy as I have tackled past challenges."