GOP rep diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer

The office of Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer.

A statement from Roe’s office said the congressman was diagnosed following a routine examination. The cancer treatment should not affect his duties in Congress and his “prognosis is excellent.”  

Statement from my office: pic.twitter.com/ergiUoGxRF

— Dr. Phil Roe (@DrPhilRoe) July 25, 2017

{mosads}“The Congressman’s offices in Kingsport, Morristown and Washington, D.C. will remain open and operate as usual. The office will provide an update after his treatment has been completed,” the statement said.

“No further updates or comments will be provided before that time. Congressman Roe thanks East Tennesseans for the privilege of serving them, and looks forward to continuing to represent them.”

Roe, a medical doctor, has served as the representative for Tennessee’s 1st district since 2009.