Top Republican Representative Announces He Has Blood Cancer

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has announced he has been diagnosed with blood cancer.

Rep. Scalise announced in a statement “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.”

Scalise later in his statement offered hope and expressed how Multiple Myeloma is a very treatable blood cancer.

Scalise is no stranger to bad news, In 2017 Scalise was shot at an early morning baseball practice by a radical leftist.

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.

I have now begun treatment, which will…

— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) August 29, 2023

Per CNN:

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has been diagnosed with “a very treatable blood cancer,” and has started treatment, he announced on Tuesday.

“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,” Scalise said in a statement.

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“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,” he said.

Scalise, who is 57-years old, is the second-highest-ranking Republican in the House after Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He is a major figure within the House GOP conference and has long been seen as either a potential successor, or rival, to McCarthy.

🚨Sad News: Steve Scalise The House Majority Whip has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer. pic.twitter.com/HPbF9sEzRe

— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) August 29, 2023

Communist shooting survivor Rep. Steve Scalise has blood cancer pic.twitter.com/fBwqucYbcP

— Harrison Krank (@HarrisonKrank) August 29, 2023

Check out what Fox News reported:

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., announced that he has been diagnosed with blood cancer.

The No. 2 House Republican said in a statement released Tuesday that he intends to be on Capitol Hill while he fights the illness.

“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,” Scalise said in a statement.

“I have now begun treatment, which will continue for the next several months,” Scalise 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.”

“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.”

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Steve Scalise gained thug cred when he was shot by a filthy communist at Congressional baseball practice and survived. I wish him well. pic.twitter.com/DoUr7izofc

— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) August 29, 2023