| Independent MP Bill Casey of Nova Scotia to have surgery for prostate ...
AMHERST, N.S. - A Nova Scotia MP who was kicked out of the federal Conservative caucus for voting against the budget last year is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Bill Casey, who sits as an Independent in the House of Commons, is having surgery on Thursday. "The prognosis is that will eliminate the problem," he said Tuesday in an interview. "There may be some other treatments after that just to make sure." He said he expects to be off work for six weeks. Casey, 62, said the cancer was diagnosed during a routine blood test. He said he'd had no symptoms of prostate cancer and was caught by surprise when the tests and biopsies showed he would need the operation. He expects a full recovery and plans to resume his political career by April, including seeking re-election.
Rep. Saxton won't seek re-election due to prostate cancer treatment
TRENTON Rep. Jim Saxton of New Jersey, who's been elected to 12 full terms in Congress, said Friday he won't seek re-election as he's being treated for prostate cancer.
The Republican Saxton has decided against seeking another term representing the congressional district that spans Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. "Although I intended to run in 2008 and was planning a strong campaign, developments which occurred earlier this year regarding my health have prompted me to make this decision," Saxton said. Saxton spokesman Jeff Sagnip said Saxton was diagnosed in late spring with prostate cancer and is also being treated for chronic sciatica, a painful back and leg condition. Saxton said he plans to serve out his current term. "I will continue to receive medical treatment and my health care providers have indicated the prognosis is, in fact, very positive," Saxton said.
N.J.'s Congressman Saxton to retire
U.S. Rep. James Saxton (R., Mount Holly), who worked tirelessly to save local military bases from federal budget cuts, said today that he has decided not to run for re-election in 2008 because of his health. "Although I had intended to run in 2008 and was planning a strong campaign, developments which occurred earlier this year regarding my health have prompted me to make this decision," said a statement today from Saxton, a former public school teacher, business owner, state senator and state assemblyman who has never lost an election. "I plan to serve out the remainder of my current term in the 110th Congress," he said. "I will continue to receive medical treatment, and my health care providers have indicated the prognosis is, in fact, very positive." Saxton, who will be 66 when the current term ends, has been treated for prostate cancer.
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