Frank Lautenberg diagnosed with treatable stomach cancer
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey's 86-year-old senior senator, was diagnosed with treatable stomach cancer in the last 24 hours and will begin chemotherapy today.
The Democrat still plans to finish out his current term -- his fifth in the Senate -- and seek re-election in 2014.
Medical details in the sidebar at the link for those interested. Let us wish him a speedy recovery with as little suffering as possible under the circumstances. |
Posted by: Tom-Pa 2010-02-19 |