Democratic US Sen. Leahy has skin cancer removed
Source: Associated Press
Updated 9:54 am, Friday, June 8, 2018
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (LAY'-hee) has had skin cancer cells removed from his scalp.
Leahy's office says the 78-year-old senator underwent a procedure Wednesday to remove squamous cells that were identified on his scalp.
During a Thursday meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Leahy was wearing a bandage over the spot where the cells were removed.
Squamous cell carcinoma is believed to be caused by exposure to the sun. It is said to be the second most common form of skin cancer. When it's caught early, it is almost always curable with minimal damage.
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Best wishes every day to Senator Pat Leahy.
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for your excellent work and long public service commitment. 
(I still remember the time at the post office, at the counter to pick up my mail that was on hold for weeks. The staff brought out the boxes, and in line I heard a distinct voice behind me say, "and I thought I had a lot of mail."
I turned around and saw it was you senator, with a slight twinkle in your eye maybe. I was rather embarrassed by my two big boxes, but think you were just teasing! :blush
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