House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and has begun treatment.

In a statement, Scalise said he started not to feel well while on the campaign trail and went to get blood work done. The results discovered that he had Multiple Myeloma, a treatable type of blood cancer. His treatment will continue for a couple of months, he said in a statement.

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“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 said in the statement. “I am incredibly grateful we were able to detect this early and that this cancer is treatable. 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.”

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