Israel's Olmert reveals he has prostate cancer Leader vows to carry out his role fully

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: October 30, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Isabel Kershner and Graham Bowley The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
10-30-2007
Israel's Olmert reveals he has prostate cancer Leader vows to carry out his role fully
Byline: Isabel Kershner and Graham Bowley The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 3
Section: NEWS

JERUSALEM --

The Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, announced Monday that he has early-stage prostate cancer, but that the cancer was not life- threatening and would not distract him from his work.

Olmert, 62, said the illness had come to light following routine tests several days ago.
At a news conference ...

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