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Texas Congressman Ted Poe, 67, says he has leukemia

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2015 file photo, Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, walks to a GOP meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Poe announced Wednesday, July 13, 2016, that he's been diagnosed with leukemia. The 67-year-old says he's being treated at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2015 file photo, Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, walks to a GOP meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. Poe announced Wednesday, July 13, 2016, that he's been diagnosed with leukemia. The 67-year-old says he's being treated at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

By Associated Press July 13, 2016 1 min read

HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Congressman Ted Poe says he has cancer.

The Republican from Houston announced Wednesday that he’s been diagnosed with leukemia. The 67-year-old Poe says he’s being treated at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Poe said in a statement that he intends to beat cancer, have a full recovery and continue to represent the people of Texas. Poe says he plans to spend time in Texas during the Congressional recess and focus on his health.

The former prosecutor and ex-judge represents District 2. Poe has served in the U.S. House since 2005.

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