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Posted: Monday, January 01, 2018 12:28 PM
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Congressmen Phil Roe (R-TN) Diagnosed With Prostrate Cancer
WASHINGTON - The office of Congressman Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday that after a routine physical examination, the U.S. representative was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer.

Roe will undergo treatment in East Tennessee during the August district work period.

The statement from Roe's office said his prognosis is excellent and treatment is not expected to interfere with his scheduled legislative duties.

Congressman Roe's offices in Kingsport, Morristown and Washington, D.C. will remain open.

The office said they will provide an update after his treatment has been completed