Chavez Says Tumor was Malignant

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reported in a televised message that his tumor that was removed from his pelvic region was malignant and had not spread to any other parts of his body. He recorded this message in Cuba where he is currently receiving treatment. The tumor was said to be a recurrence of the initially diagnosed cancer and he is scheduled to undergo radiotherapy. It is unclear whether he will receive this treatment at home in Venezuela or if he will remain in Cuba for the treatment.There are photos of the Venezuelan President walking without assistance after he had received the surgery and it is reported that he remains positive.

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by Matthew Draper