The office of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) announced that the congressman, who has been battling cancer, will undergo an “autologous stem cell transplant.”
“Last month, Leader Scalise successfully completed induction chemotherapy and tested positive. It has now been determined that he is a candidate for an autologous stem cell transplant. He is currently undergoing the transplant process. “This marks an important milestone in the fight against cancer. The procedure has been completed, he will recover under the supervision of his medical team, and will work remotely until he returns to Washington next month.” statement read. “He is extremely grateful for such a smooth recovery and appreciates the prayers and support of his entire medical team, family, friends and colleagues.”
by mayo clinic“An autologous stem cell transplant uses healthy blood stem cells from your own body to replace bone marrow that is not functioning properly. An autologous stem cell transplant is also called an autologous bone marrow transplant.”
Scalise announced in August that he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma and had begun treatment.
“Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help fight infections by making proteins called antibodies. Antibodies find bacteria and ” states the magazine. mayo clinic. “In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow.”
Scalise is approved Former President Donald Trump has shown clear support for the Republican front-runner ahead of the first contest of the Republican nominating process in Iowa later this month.
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