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Former Senate majority leader Bob Dole. who has announced he has lung cancer, pictured in September, 2019. Reuters
Former Senate majority leader Bob Dole. who has announced he has lung cancer, pictured in September, 2019. Reuters
US Republican Bob Dole diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer
The former long-time senator revealed he will start treatment on Monday