Steve Scalise: I’ve Begun Treatment For “Blood Cancer”

Via press release from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise:

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 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.

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.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a treatable form of cancer.

He’s begun treatment — which will take “several months” — but says he intends to return to D.C..

“I am incredibly grateful we were able to detect this early”

— Ben Leonard (@_BenLeonard_) August 29, 2023