Congressman Hinchey Being Treated for Curable Colon Cancer

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Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey (D-NY) today announced that he is being treated for a curable form of colon cancer and has begun receiving a course of treatment that doctors expect to result in a full recovery.  Hinchey will maintain a regular work schedule while he undergoes care.
The congressman is receiving radiation treatment at Ulster Radiation Oncology Center in Kingston, New York.  He will subsequently have surgery at Albany Medical Center during the congressional recess period in June followed by a brief course of chemotherapy.  Hinchey will work and travel to Washington, DC for votes throughout the entire course of treatment.
According to Dr. Randall Rissman of Woodstock, New York who is overseeing the congressman’s entire course of treatment:
Congressman Hinchey will be able to maintain a full congressional schedule while he undergoes treatment. He also fully expect his surgery to be straightforward and have complete confidence the Congressman will make a full recovery and be cancer-free.
 

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