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Judi Lynn

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Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:40 PM Jan 2012

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil Former President, Undergoes Radiation For Throat Cancer

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil Former President, Undergoes Radiation For Throat Cancer
01/ 4/12 04:49 PM ET

SAO PAULO — Doctors say former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has undergone his first session of radiation for throat cancer.

Doctors at Sao Paulo's Sirio Libanes Hospital say in a statement that Silva also underwent a chemotherapy session.

Silva spent six hours at the hospital on Wednesday, then returned to his home in an industrial suburb of Sao Paulo.

Silva is expected to undergo daily outpatient radiation sessions Monday through Friday for the next six to seven weeks.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/04/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-radiation_n_1184657.html

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Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil Former President, Undergoes Radiation For Throat Cancer (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jan 2012 OP
I remember how gracious he was when POTUS first became President and they met. I wish monmouth Jan 2012 #1
I wish him well also..... Hulk Jan 2012 #2
kick Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #3
Good luck, president Lula. EFerrari Jan 2012 #4

monmouth

(21,078 posts)
1. I remember how gracious he was when POTUS first became President and they met. I wish
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:56 PM
Jan 2012

him well and hope he makes it through this trial.

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