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Louisiana Congressman Tauzin Fighting Cancer [Son Eyes Seat]
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| Contributor | Gerald Farinas |
| Last Edited | Gerald Farinas Mar 09, 2004 11:03pm |
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| Media | News Service - Associated Press |
| News Date | Tuesday, March 9, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Louisiana Congressman Tauzin Fighting Cancer [Son Eyes Seat]
The Honolulu Advertiser
Rep. Billy Tauzin was diagnosed with a rare form of intestinal cancer, but the Republican said Tuesday that he is confident of a full recovery. The cancer was found in the upper small intestine during tests at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he will undergo surgery next week, Tauzin spokesman Ken Johnson said. Tauzin, 60, had been suffering from bleeding ulcers for a while and had suspected cancer, Johnson said. Tauzin will take a medical leave of absence from the House, Johnson said. He is scheduled for surgery at Johns Hopkins on Wednesday.
Tauzin announced early this year that he would not seek re-election after 24 years in Congress.
Tauzin's son, Billy Tauzin III, has formed an exploratory committee with an eye toward filling the seat. Charlie Melancon, a Democrat and former president of the American Sugar Cane League, is the only announced candidate so far. |
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