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Ex-US president Carter diagnosed with cancer

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Former US president Jimmy Carter will undergo treatment for cancer.

Mr Carter, 90, revealed in a statement that an elective procedure in early August had seen him diagnosed with cancer.

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“Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body,” he said in a statement.

“I will be re-arranging my schedule as necessary so I can undergo treatment by physicians at Emory Healthcare.

“A more complete public statement will be made when facts are known, possibly next week.”

Mr Carter was president of the United States between 1977 and 1981 and is one of four living former US presidents.

Last Monday, a statement from The Carter Centre expected Mr Carter to make a full recovery following an elective procedure at an Atlanta Hospital.

“Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter underwent an elective procedure at Emory University Hospital today to remove a small mass in his liver,” the statement read.

“His operation proceeded without issues, and the prognosis is excellent for a full recovery.”

Mr Carter is best known for his humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts following his presidency term.

In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for consistent efforts towards peaceful conflict resolution, efforts to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development, partly in light of his response to the Bush Administration’s war in Iraq.

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