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Best guess is either colon or prostate. Sounds like late stage too.
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ABC News....
Chavez Says He's Fighting Cancer After Surgery
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez reveals he's fighting cancer after surgery in Cuba to remove tumor
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez revealed Thursday night that he is fighting cancer after having a tumor removed in Cuba, but assured his countrymen that he is doing well as he sought to cool growing questions about his health and ability to govern.
Chavez said in a televised talk that the operation took out a growth in which there were "cancerous cells." The 56-year-old president said the surgery was done after an initial operation nearly three weeks ago for the removal of a pelvic abscess.
He called his situation "this new battle that life has placed before us."
Noticeably thinner and paler after his surgeries, Chavez read from a prepared speech with a sad and serious expression. He stood at a podium, flanked by the Venezuelan flag and a portrait of 19th century independence hero Simon Bolivar, the namesake of his Bolivarian Revolution political movement.
Chavez didn't say what type of cancer was found or give any details on the treatment he is receiving. He said it was a mistake not have taken better care of his health through medical checkups.
"What a fundamental error," he said.
Chavez also didn't say how much longer he expected to remain in Cuba recovering, and there was no information on when or where his message was recorded.
His appearance came after government efforts, including Tuesday's release of photos and video showing Chavez with Fidel Castro, had failed to quell growing speculation among Venezuelans about his health.
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Venezuela's Hugo Chavez reveals he's fighting cancer after surgery in Cuba to remove tumor
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez revealed Thursday night that he is fighting cancer after having a tumor removed in Cuba, but assured his countrymen that he is doing well as he sought to cool growing questions about his health and ability to govern.
Chavez said in a televised talk that the operation took out a growth in which there were "cancerous cells." The 56-year-old president said the surgery was done after an initial operation nearly three weeks ago for the removal of a pelvic abscess.
He called his situation "this new battle that life has placed before us."
Noticeably thinner and paler after his surgeries, Chavez read from a prepared speech with a sad and serious expression. He stood at a podium, flanked by the Venezuelan flag and a portrait of 19th century independence hero Simon Bolivar, the namesake of his Bolivarian Revolution political movement.
Chavez didn't say what type of cancer was found or give any details on the treatment he is receiving. He said it was a mistake not have taken better care of his health through medical checkups.
"What a fundamental error," he said.
Chavez also didn't say how much longer he expected to remain in Cuba recovering, and there was no information on when or where his message was recorded.
His appearance came after government efforts, including Tuesday's release of photos and video showing Chavez with Fidel Castro, had failed to quell growing speculation among Venezuelans about his health.
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