Rep. Tauzin Diagnosed With Intestinal Cancer
Rep. W.J. “Billy” Tauzin has been diagnosed with a rare form of intestinal cancer, but the Louisiana Republican said he was confident of a full recovery.
The cancer was found in Tauzin’s upper small intestine during tests at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where Tauzin will undergo surgery next week, spokesman Ken Johnson said. Tauzin, 60, had been suffering from bleeding ulcers and had suspected cancer, Johnson said.
Tauzin will take a monthlong medical leave of absence from the House, Johnson said.
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