Monthly Archives: August 2023

NHLBI awards $36.7 million to UAB for continuation of CARDIA Study

Since 1985, the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study has examined the factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease to better understand the natural history of cardiovascular disease over the adult life course. Written by: Maria White and Andy CurieMedia contact: Hannah Echols Photography: Steve WoodThe University of Alabama at Birmingham […]

No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer, undergoing treatment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2-ranking House Republican, said Tuesday he has been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma and is undergoing treatment. Scalise, 57, said he will continue to serve in the House. He described the cancer as “very treatable” and said it was detected early. […]

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces blood cancer diagnosis, currently undergoing treatment

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 […]

Steve Scalise announces he has “very treatable” blood cancer

Reps. Scalise and Richmond reminisce on the annual congressional baseball match Reps. Steve Scalise and Cedric Richmond reminisce on the annual congressional baseball match 02:23 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has a “very treatable” type of blood cancer, the 57-year-old representative from Louisiana announced Tuesday.  Scalise said he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a […]

Rep. Steve Scalise Diagnosed With ‘Very Treatable’ Blood Cancer

Topline House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, he said in a statement Tuesday, adding that he expects to work through his treatment. Key Facts Scalise, 57, said he underwent blood work last week after “a few days of not feeling like” himself, and the results showed abnormalities that eventually […]

Steve Scalise says he has been diagnosed with a ‘very treatable blood cancer’

Enlarge this image House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana speaks at a House Republican Conference news conference in Washington on May 23. Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said he’s been diagnosed with a “very treatable blood cancer” for which he has begun treatment. Scalise said he had blood work […]

Canadians asked to ‘fill the gap’ as wildfires create challenges booking blood donations

By Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story     Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadian Blood Services has issued a call for more blood and plasma donations as recent natural disasters have resulted in lower than expected donor numbers this summer. Here is what you need to know: – More than 300 […]

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise diagnosed with blood cancer

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced Tuesday that he has a “very treatable” form of blood cancer and has begun treatment that will last the next several months. “After a few days of not feeling like myself this past week, I had some blood work done,” Scalise said in a statement. “The results uncovered […]

Rep. Steve Scalise confirms he has ‘very treatable’ form of blood cancer

House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, confirmed Tuesday he’s been diagnosed with blood cancer.  “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 […]